Cyber Security Test Engineer

Acuity Innovations • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Acuity Innovations is seeking a Cyber Security Test Engineer to join our team. Applicant must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance. The candidate will provide support to the cyber security operations staff in resolving cyber security issues as requested. Also, the candidate will assist in the identification of non-compliant system settings, exploitable threats, and other system vulnerabilities. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or Cyber discipline
• Understand fundamentals of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and benchmarks
• Understand fundamentals of various Operating Systems
• Ability to troubleshoot problems involving complex systems
• Within 6 months of hire, must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoDD 8140 and DoDD 8570.01-M for Information Assurance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Understand fundamental concepts of software design and implementation
• Ability to undertake new challenges with limited guidance
• Basic knowledge with Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC) and STIG Viewer
• Knowledge of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Command-Line-Interface (CLI), and Linux and Windows systems
• Knowledge of developing and maintaining scripts (primarily PowerShell)

Responsibilities

• Assist in authoring technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, technical white papers, and test reports
• Use industry accepted and in-house developed tools to collect and aggregate cyber security data for use in identifying non-compliant system settings, exploitable threats, and other system vulnerabilities
• Assist in the communication with system developers to further understanding of cyber security concepts and implemented controls
• Provide the collected data to Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) in support of their assessment of system cyber security posture and support the cyber security operations staff in resolving complex cyber security issues as requested
• Assist in the authoring and peer-reviews cyber security test plans and detailed test procedures that include step-by-step instructions for using advanced cyber security tools
• Enhance cyber security testing processes and procedures through feedback and implementation
• Assist in the reporting on cyber security program activities to upper management as requested

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 3 weeks paid time off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Flexible Hours
• Career Development/Mentorship Opportunities
• Company Sponsored Social Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree