Cyber Security Engineer

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

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Position Description Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment & Authorization (A&A) in accordance with DoDI 8510.01
Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE) in compliance with NSA requirements and regulations
Define security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems
Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
Interface with the Space Force customer, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity and cryptographic requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system
Support integration activities of cybersecurity for space and ground networks
Participate and propose inputs for verification and validation of cybersecurity requirements
Perform cybersecurity planning and scheduling for RMF and coordinate efforts to categorize and assign impact values for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems per CNSSI 1253 to produce a tailored set of RMF security controls per NIST 800-53
Provide critical inputs to the Program Protection Plan and assist in identification of Critical Program Information (CPI)/Critical Components (CC)
Provide critical inputs to Cybersecurity Strategies and assist government with milestone approvals

Qualifications Required
BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science or an equivalent technical degree (such as MS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science)
2+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design
2+ years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security
Understanding of the discipline and practice of Systems Engineering throughout the system lifecycle phases of concept, development, production, use, support, and retirement
Understanding of modern computing architectures including CI/CD, microservices, cloud, and container technologies
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills
Strong writing and oral presentation skills; ability to write final-version deliverable technical documents and reports
Background in software design
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance for which, you must be a U.S. citizen

Qualifications Desired
BS or MS degree in IA/Cyber security
Master's degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
Experience working on DoD programs
Proficient understanding of RMF process
Familiarity with Cybersecurity Requirements Verification and Validation (IV&V)
Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation
Familiarity with Network Engineering
Familiarity with Communications Systems
Familiarity with Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)
Security certification (CISSP)
TS/SCI clearance

Required Certifications
N/A

U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes

Security Clearance Required
Ability to Obtain

Employment Type
Regular Full Time

Background Check Type
7 year Pre-employment

Drug Screen Required
None

Position Contingent Upon Contract Award
Contingent upon customer approval

Salary Range $110,000-$150,000 USD Benefits

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Export Control and Licensing

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EEO Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers- veterans, disability