Principal Systems / Cyber Security Engineer (Onsite)

About the position

Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will closely contribute to protecting our nation and our products. We are seeking a Principal Systems / Cyber Security Engineer to function as a key contributor for the Integrated Platform Solutions engineering team. As a member of the Integrated Platform Solutions team, we want you to develop solutions to secure the Warfighter's technology advantage. Our team creates security solutions leveraging multiple disciplines and processes like Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Anti-Tamper (AT), Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, Cryptography, NSA High Assurance (Type 1) Certification and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) to support Program Protection Implementation across major program(s).

Responsibilities

• Implement security improvements by assessing current customer requirements and environment; evaluating trends; developing security architecture and requirements, and design architecture artifacts, plans, and policies.
• Support and develop Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment documentation and conduct controls validation testing resulting in the Authorization to Operate (ATO) decision.
• Perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results.
• Conduct cybersecurity audits to ensure appropriate implementation and continuous compliance of the security posture of the system.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years' experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• DOD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II or Level III Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Experience with security features and/or vulnerability analysis of various operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies.
• Proven experience with embedded systems security (real-time embedded systems architecture).
• Experience in Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and experience implementing DoD and Federal IA certification, accreditation, and authorization processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated documentation and experience with NIST 800-53 RMF, as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37.
• Experience with security systems engineering involving various computer hardware and software S/W operating system and application solutions in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations.

Nice-to-haves

• Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD TOP SECRET level clearance.
• Familiar with NSA High Assurance (Type 1) certification process.
• Familiar with Program Protection Plan (PPP) DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39.
• Experience working on U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance or Cyber Security Engineer subject matter experienced professional.
• Familiar with cloud and/or virtualization technologies.
• Experience with IT and/or network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account administration best practices for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and CISCO Systems.
• Experience with usage of information security toolsets including anti-virus, Vulnerability Assessment, HIDS/ NIDS, host-based or endpoint security solutions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and centralized auditing resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible For Relocation
• And more!