Cyber Security Engineer, Journeyman

USfalcon•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•$142,000 - $147,000

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Cyber security Engineer, Journeyman to work out of Schriever SFB, CO. Pay: $142,000-$147,000 Essential Duties: Oversee the overall security, integrity and operations of assigned systems and networks IAW AFI 17-101, AFI 17-130, DoDMAN5200.02_AFMAN16-1405, AFMAN 17-1301, and local policies and procedures Collect and maintain data needed to meet Cybersecurity reporting requirements Ensure Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) configuration, patching, scanning and testing of systems Develop/review Communication System Requirement Document (CSRD) technical solutions to provide network, computer system, financial, installation, outside agency coordination, information assurance and customer assistance Develop/find technical solutions and work plans that are consistent with architectural and information system security guidelines Support the Government in the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) packages via the RMF, IAW DoD Instruction 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-60, CNSSI 1253, AFPD 17-1, AFI 17-101, AFI 17-130, ICD 503 and additional Authorizing Official (AO) guidance and supports customers/users with their specific network and stand-alone system accreditations to include maintaining and updating Trusted Facility Manuals, system descriptions, security policies, user guides, system architectures and security-related documentation Monitor the current status of all accreditation packages and notify the Government when changes to current packages are required IAW applicable regulations, ensure all packages are submitted and coordinated with the appropriate accrediting authority for approval Maintain User Access Request forms according to network procedures Provide information to support System Administrators, Network Managers, users, procurement staff and security personnel and monitor, implement and report on all security/configuration patches/changes (i.e., NOTAM, IAVA and security/vulnerability advisories) Perform a weekly review of the audit trail for 12 DOSs systems IAW Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 17-1, DoD Instruction 8500.1, ICS 500-27, and ICS 700-02 Conduct vulnerability testing and risk analysis as part of the overall assessment process on all networks and systems as determined by the Government Conduct data transfers IAW established government Standard Operating Procedures Obtain approval/inspect any IT-related equipment brought into or taken out of SCIFs Appropriately dispose of old system elements (hardware, software and peripherals) and documents in accordance with DODM 5200.01, Vol 3, DoD Information Security Program Protection of Classified Information

Requirements

5-10 years’ experience in information system security development and management
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer science or Engineering is preferred. Additional years of experience can be substituted for degree requirement.
IAT Level 2 certification (Security+)
Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

Oversee the overall security, integrity and operations of assigned systems and networks IAW AFI 17-101, AFI 17-130, DoDMAN5200.02_AFMAN16-1405, AFMAN 17-1301, and local policies and procedures
Collect and maintain data needed to meet Cybersecurity reporting requirements
Ensure Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) configuration, patching, scanning and testing of systems
Develop/review Communication System Requirement Document (CSRD) technical solutions to provide network, computer system, financial, installation, outside agency coordination, information assurance and customer assistance
Develop/find technical solutions and work plans that are consistent with architectural and information system security guidelines
Support the Government in the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) packages via the RMF, IAW DoD Instruction 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-60, CNSSI 1253, AFPD 17-1, AFI 17-101, AFI 17-130, ICD 503 and additional Authorizing Official (AO) guidance and supports customers/users with their specific network and stand-alone system accreditations to include maintaining and updating Trusted Facility Manuals, system descriptions, security policies, user guides, system architectures and security-related documentation
Monitor the current status of all accreditation packages and notify the Government when changes to current packages are required IAW applicable regulations, ensure all packages are submitted and coordinated with the appropriate accrediting authority for approval
Maintain User Access Request forms according to network procedures
Provide information to support System Administrators, Network Managers, users, procurement staff and security personnel and monitor, implement and report on all security/configuration patches/changes (i.e., NOTAM, IAVA and security/vulnerability advisories)
Perform a weekly review of the audit trail for 12 DOSs systems IAW Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 17-1, DoD Instruction 8500.1, ICS 500-27, and ICS 700-02
Conduct vulnerability testing and risk analysis as part of the overall assessment process on all networks and systems as determined by the Government
Conduct data transfers IAW established government Standard Operating Procedures
Obtain approval/inspect any IT-related equipment brought into or taken out of SCIFs
Appropriately dispose of old system elements (hardware, software and peripherals) and documents in accordance with DODM 5200.01, Vol 3, DoD Information Security Program Protection of Classified Information