Cybersecurity Specialist

Amentum • Dahlgren, VA

9d • $105,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist with a background in Navy weapons, combat, and/or fire control systems program, cybersecurity fundamentals, and Risk Management Framework (RMF). This role involves managing cybersecurity risks to ensure information systems meet necessary security requirements for protecting critical data and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of a demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to specific technical disciplines of the SOW, including the qualifications below; or US Naval operational experience at the E7 level or higher.
• Six (6) years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Two of these years must have been full-time experience at the system level in any of the following areas: requirements definition, system design parameters, concepts operation, risk assessment, producibility studies/analyses, performance analyses, test and evaluation, and post-delivery support.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain SECRET Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) or Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)
• CISSP Certificate

Responsibilities

• Providing and supporting engineering program/project management activities including program and project risk management such as risk identification, risk analysis, risk handling, risk monitoring and risk reporting.
• Assisting Customer in performing planning and engineering analysis for the evolution of assigned projects.
• Provide assistance in the definition and maintenance of top-level system architecture and program engineering requirements and shall assist in the translation of those requirements into system concepts and plans from a cybersecurity perspective.
• Preparing and documenting security inputs for operational afloat and ashore systems throughout the system's life cycle.
• Identifying and categorizing sensitive information that requires protection to maintain technological advantages, operational security, and program effectiveness.
• Performing and document requirements analysis, risk analysis, technology assessments or other security-related studies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior