Cybersecurity Engineer

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Job Description

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Cybersecurity Engineer, Colorado Springs

Make the world's most advanced Missile Defense Systems even smarter and more secure.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, the successful candidate will perform the following activities as part of the daily work routine:

Perform assessment of systems and networks within a virtual environment
Identify where systems deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy using passive evaluations with STIG Viewer, SCAP and ACAS.
Perform Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) assessments and hardening for both Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems using ConfigOS
Support the development of system security test plans and demonstrate expected outcomes of those checks
Update Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifact documentation utilizing eMASS
Assist in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., NISPOM, NIST, DoD), making recommendations on process tailoring, participating in and documenting process activities.
Prepare artifacts such as Test Results (TR), Authorization Boundary Diagrams (ABD), Network Topologies, Flow-diagrams, Hardware and Software listings, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management documentation, supporting Assessment and Authorization activities and maintain the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

Utilizing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance of system security requirements on both Windows and Red Hat Linux (RHEL)
Performing Continuous Monitoring activities as related to the approved assessment and authorization plan approved by the system AO
Use of various static and dynamic code scanning utilities, such as SonarCube and Fortify
Body of Evidence artifact development in support of system assessment and authorization activities
System administration of Windows and/or RHEL operating systems to include user account security group management
Deployment of approved system security software to include ACAS, HBSS, and ESS
What sets you apart:

Strong system administration experience with Windows and RHEL
Demonstrated execution of system security test events, documenting results, and presenting to program and government leadership
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) life-cycle
Identifying security controls and overlays
Identifying resilient architecture design, configuring, running, and scripting audit tools
Providing analysis of vulnerability analyses, conducting verification testing for compliance assessment
Our Commitment to You:

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Flexible work schedules
Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
Workplace Options:

This position is on-site 100% and does not support telecommuting.

While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS team supporting the Missile Defense Agency.

Target salary range: USD $121,363.00/Yr. - USD $134,638.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Date Posted: 03 April 2025
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