Cyber Security Engineer III

Textron•Hunt Valley, MD

About The Position

The Cyber Security Engineer III serves as a Cyber Security Product point of contact in internal and external program-level meetings and communicates security best practices to support product compliance. The role interfaces directly with internal and external customers, supports certification and security assessment events, and leads cybersecurity improvement initiatives. It prepares and presents cybersecurity work products for internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews. The position also generates Statements of Work, monitors outside contractor performance, develops Basis of Estimates, manages Earned Value for design and development cost accounts as Control Account Manager, and provides technical direction and approval for junior staff work products. The engineer works with program managers, planners, and technicians and drives tasks to completion independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or another engineering or technical discipline.
At least 5 years of related professional experience.
High-level understanding of operating system security settings, configuration, and policies for Windows, Red Hat and/or other Linux systems.
Experience with virtual environments and/or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
Ability to work both in team environments and independently.
Familiarity and practical experience with the Risk Management Framework.
Experience applying, testing, and ensuring compliance with STIGs.
Experience writing or assisting with security authorization documentation and certification procedures.
Experience supporting FISMA audits and assessment events.
Experience using Nessus, ACAS, NMAP, DISA STIGS, SCAP, and IAVAs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write procedures and informative correspondence.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret security regulations.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve information security issues.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Cyber Security Product point of contact at internal and external program-level meetings.
Communicate security best practices clearly and effectively to ensure product compliance.
Interface directly with internal and external customers to represent Textron Systems’ ability to meet and surpass customer expectations.
Provide support at Army Interoperability Certification (AIC), ACA/SCA, FISMA, and POA&M events.
Identify and lead cybersecurity improvement initiatives involving processes, procedures, and education.
Prepare and present cybersecurity work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews.
Generate Statements of Work and monitor outside contractor performance.
Generate Basis of Estimates and manage Earned Value for design and development cost accounts as Control Account Manager.
Provide technical direction and approve cybersecurity work products of junior staff.
Interact daily with program managers, planners, and technicians.
Drive tasks to completion independently.