Integration Cyber Security Engineer - Principal

Amentum•Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking an Integration Cyber Security Engineer (IASE) to join our team of passionate individuals in Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission. In support of a DISA prototyping effort, the intel and Cyber Division of Amentum is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical network capabilities to the Department of Defense. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team for prototype development, test, and demonstration, as well as making this team available longer term for integration, deployment and sustainment as needed. Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.

Requirements

Proven experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Proficiency in cyber risk assessment and vulnerability management
Demonstrated ability to lead cybersecurity initiatives and manage cross-functional teams
Has domain and expert cybersecurity technical knowledge as well as knowledge of connection security approval processes and compliance policies
TS/SCI
Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent in the fields of mathematics, telecommunications, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
Minimum 15 years' experience in Cybersecurity System Architecture and Engineering
DoD 8570 IAT Level III or IAM III Certification e.g. CISA or CISM

Nice To Haves

Experience with Splunk, Forescout, ACAS/NESSUS
Experience with Linux, Windows Server and workstations, Red Hat and CentOS.
Additional certs such as CAP and CISSP are optional
Working knowledge of current COTS/GOTS Cybersecurity technologies.
Familiarization with other Enterprise security services Host Base Security Service, and Enterprise Vulnerability Scanning Service, and Enterprise Audit

Responsibilities

Demonstrated experience in security requirements associated with DoD Enterprise systems
Understanding of secure integration of applications, platforms, and tools across enterprise or defense systems
Develop and enforce security controls within integrated environments, ensuring compliance with standards like NIST SP 800-53
Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis for systems.
Knowledge, and understanding of DoD Special Access Program Central Office "SAPCO" information systems
Knowledge and understanding of National Institute of Standards and Technology "NIST" Special Publication "SP" 800-53, Committee on National Security Systems Instruction "CNSSI" 1253, Intelligence Community Directive "ICD" 503, Joint Air Force Army Navy Manual "JAFAN" and DoD Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide "JSIG"
Coordinate with IT and security teams to manage and resolve incidents, improving response protocols as necessary
Develop and lead cybersecurity awareness programs, training staff on best practices, threats, and response procedures
Conduct regular security audits to verify compliance and address any identified deficiencies
Write and maintain RMF-based policies, procedures, and security documentation.
Collaborate with engineering team, Chief architect, and IT teams to embed security into systems/projects
Perform log auditing and log management
Work closely with the operations team to monitor systems and environments for security incidents and general security operations
Oversee the deployment and management of security monitoring tools and controls.
Analyze threat intelligence to stay informed on emerging risks and recommend system enhancements

Benefits

Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan.
Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave.
Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

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