Position Description Serco is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support our Submarine Trainer Development Team in Newport, Rhode Island. This role involves direct collaboration with U.S. Navy cyber teams to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and ensure the accreditation of Naval Training Systems. This is a full-time onsite role requiring U.S. Citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance.
In this role, you will: - Develop and manage required RMF documentation and cyber artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, POA&Ms, MOUs, and Interconnection Agreements.
- Coordinate and execute cyber security scanning and the application of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Assess and document the cybersecurity posture of large-scale, high-fidelity Naval training simulation systems.
- Support the engineering team in identifying vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders to manage cyber-related inquiries and support responses to RMF-related data calls.
- Continuously improve and maintain the security configuration of training system environments.
Qualifications Qualifications Level 3: - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science/Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years; or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Knowledge of DoD STIGs and experience with RMF and ATO processes.
- Experience developing cybersecurity documentation such as POA&Ms.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Level 2: - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science/Engineering or related field with 2 years of experience; or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Knowledge of DoD STIGs and RMF process.
- Experience developing POA&Ms.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
To be successful in this role, you will have: - Strong experience applying STIGs and managing RMF lifecycle documentation.
- Ability to communicate complex cyber requirements to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Proficiency in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in software and hardware systems.
Additional desired experience and skills: - Prior experience building ATO packages.
- Active Secret clearance and current IAT Level I certification (Network+, Security+, Linux+).
- Experience with Linux systems, virtualization platforms (KVM, VMware), and Cisco network configurations.
- Familiarity with network protocols, OSI layers, and TCP/IP.
- Configuration management using tools such as Git or SVN.
If you are interested in making an impact with a passionate team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career.
Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
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ID 69417 Recruiting Location : Location US-RI-Newport Category Engineering Position Type Full-Time Security Clearance Secret Telework No - Teleworking not available for this position