Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides technical knowledge and analysis of complex problems that require an understanding of current best practices and government-mandated policies for the effective development and implementation of cybersecurity solutions. Develop and implement system security plans, policies, and controls in accordance with DoD and NIST standards (e.g., RMF, NIST SP 800-53). Support architecture and design reviews from a security perspective. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure cybersecurity is integrated early in the systems engineering process. Assist with security test and evaluation (ST&E), including validation, verification, and accreditation efforts (e.g., ATO/ATC). Contribute to Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and related security documentation. Provides technical expertise in areas such as Cloud Systems Architecture, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Network Systems Management, etc. Provides technical expertise in areas that have system security and/or cybersecurity touch points, such as defensive cyberspace operations, joint operations planning, policy, and technical intelligence. Initiates action for providing support to various working groups such as system security working groups, cybersecurity working groups, change management boards, etc.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or systems security engineering within a DoD environment.
Experience supporting system accreditation packages and security documentation.
Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800 series, and DoDI 8510.01.
Demonstrated experience with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures, and operating instructions related to program security, information assurance, information management, configuration management, and cyber defense.
Experience working closely with ISSMs/ISSEs and government security stakeholders.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP+, Network+).
Relevant experience and knowledge of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO).
Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, Nessus, STIG Viewer, and Splunk.
Experience within the National Security Space and/or the Ground Systems Mission Areas.
Experience with SDA SW.
Experience with Infrastructure, Platforms, Networks, and Data.
B.S. in a related field.

Nice To Haves

M.S. in a related field

Responsibilities

Develop and implement system security plans, policies, and controls in accordance with DoD and NIST standards (e.g., RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
Support architecture and design reviews from a security perspective.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure cybersecurity is integrated early in the systems engineering process.
Assist with security test and evaluation (ST&E), including validation, verification, and accreditation efforts (e.g., ATO/ATC).
Contribute to Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and related security documentation.
Provide technical expertise in areas such as Cloud Systems Architecture, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Network Systems Management, etc.
Provide technical expertise in areas that have system security and/or cybersecurity touch points, such as defensive cyberspace operations, joint operations planning, policy, and technical intelligence.
Initiate action for providing support to various working groups such as system security working groups, cybersecurity working groups, change management boards, etc.

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