Senior Information System Security Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is hiring a Senior Information System Security Engineer to serve as a Defensive Cyber Operations-Space (DCO-S) Product Manager supporting the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command. The role engages defensive cyberspace operations stakeholders to determine requirements and architectural roadmaps and shape the design, development, testing, and deployment of defensive cyber capabilities across the USSF. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of defensive cyber technologies and policy, relevant stakeholders and their equities, and the ability to lead and solve problems while delivering results as part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. The position establishes and prioritizes requirements for rapid development and fielding of defensive cyber capabilities, including assessing commercial off-the-shelf, commercial, or government prototype capabilities for potential maturation and operational deployment. It coordinates with model-based systems engineers, cloud architects, and configuration management to establish a DoDAF-compliant technical baseline and authoritative architecture source of truth. The role tracks threats and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to inform requirements, and works with software development and integration teams to promote rapid, efficient development, testing, and deployment of secure capabilities through DevSecOps. It also supports technology acquisition through Industry Front Door operations, vendor engagement, stakeholder management, and technology assessment and evaluation reporting. The role is onsite in Colorado Springs, with periodic travel of less than 10% potentially required. The advertised Colorado pay range is $160,000 to $200,000 per year; actual base pay may vary based on contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. MTSI offers medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, or a related STEM specialty and 18 or more years of related professional experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in these fields and at least 10 years of experience.
DoD 8140 Advanced-level qualification.
Experience working with or within key USSF defensive cyber stakeholders, such as applicable Cyber Space Operations Command staff, mission deltas, Mission Delta 6, the Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP), or the Security Operations Center (SOC).
Technical understanding of current USSF defensive cyber capabilities, requirements such as Capability Needs Statements, and requirements processes.
Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Ability to work onsite in Colorado Springs and travel periodically, less than 10%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of current DCO-S certifications.
Cyber certifications such as CSSP, CISM, or GIAC.
Experience with Space Systems Command, Space Rapid Capabilities Office, Space Development Agency, Missile Defense Agency, NRO, or other organizations and communities deploying space systems requiring defensive cyber tools.
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering, cloud services, and cloud architectures.
Prior military experience with skills applicable to cyber operations.
SAR/SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and prioritize requirements with relevant stakeholders for rapid development and fielding of defensive cyber capabilities.
Lead or contribute to studies and analyses evaluating existing commercial off-the-shelf capabilities and low-TRL or prototype commercial or government capabilities for rapid maturation and operational deployment.
Coordinate with model-based systems engineers, cloud architects, and configuration management to establish a DoDAF-compliant technical baseline and authoritative architecture source of truth.
Monitor threats and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, including ATT&CK, to inform requirements.
Work with software development and integration Scrum Masters and product owners to promote rapid, efficient development, testing, and deployment of secure capabilities using DevSecOps.
Support technology acquisition through Industry Front Door operations, vendor engagement, stakeholder management, and technology assessment and evaluation reporting.
Plan and manage programs and products, including execution and overall program management.
Develop integrated schedules and track milestones and product roadmaps.
Develop executive-level briefings and engage leadership.
Coordinate testing, integration, transition, and fielding.
Conduct governance activities, track decisions, and prepare program reporting.
Maintain requirements traceability from operational need through development, testing, and operational acceptance.