Cybersecurity Network Engineer

Amentum

About The Position

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. We are seeking a cybersecurity system administrator with deep knowledge and broad experience to strengthen and maintain our security posture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements and researching, evaluating, designing, planning, deploying, and supporting cybersecurity platforms and related technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Software engineering, computer science, IT, cybersecurity )in related field with at least four years IT experience or six years of IT experience.
Experience in Linux/Windows system administration.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of tasks.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills.
Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives.
Government security clearance may be required in the future.
Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Must possess and maintain a valid CDL with endorsements Florida driver’s license.
Must pass a federal background investigation.
Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

Responsibilities

Deploy, monitor and maintain cybersecurity tools (EDR, SIEM, etc.) across multiple systems.
Collaborate with team and system owners to proactively identify and resolve potential technical issues and improve assigned system's security posture.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cybersecurity tool performance, data accuracy, and availability.
Ensure that systems are hardened and maintain compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Perform periodic systems upgrades and patches in between critical operations.
Proficient with vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus, and analyzing vulnerability scan results to assess risk levels, and prioritize remediation efforts.
Serve as the primary escalation point for technical issues encountered by system administrators.
Define, document and follow standards and best practices for systems design, testing, and implementation.