Sr Cyber Security Engineer

Job Summary

ITS, LLC. is seeking a Sr Cyber Security Engineer to join our team at Vandenberg SFB, CA. Would you like to join a highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineering (CSE) team that paves the way for Department of Defense space systems? Join our team of engineers providing cutting-edge cybersecurity tests and operations to emerging Launch Range assets. If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Cybersecurity enterprise engineering support across the Launch and Test Range System (LTRS)
• Work multiple projects and initiatives to ensure target dates and goals are achieved
• Support DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance with RMF process
• Develop, modify, and review A&A documentation
• Analyze the architectures of IT systems for compliance with DoD policies; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as ACAS, SCAP, and execution of STIGs
• Assess the risk of IT systems documenting them in formal risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the A&A process
• Organize, develop, and present briefings, written summaries, and written reports incorporating narrative, tabular and/or graphic elements
• Provide CS Subject Matter Expertise (SME) engineering support to project teams
• Support proposals (internal and externally funded)
• Determine the security posture and CS authorization readiness of systems and architectures
• Support of engineering design teams by assessing network and system security design features and making recommendations concerning overall security accreditation readiness and compliance with CS guidance and best practices
• Prepare and execute detailed computer system analysis, including interim and final reports and presentation of analysis data
• Research policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, and apply under specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems
• Conduct Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking, understanding and application of mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of DIACAP, RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management
• Strong technical skills
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, to interact with team members and customers
• Experience working in a team environment
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Software and application security evaluation skills using automated software evaluation tools.
• Network and/or System Administration technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Linux/Unix operating systems, Cisco products, VMWare/virtualization, and Cross Domain Solutions/Guards.
• Ability to prepare and execute detailed computer system analysis, including interim and final reports and presentation of analysis data.
• Ability to research policies, procedures, standards, and guidance and apply them under specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems.
• Ability to conduct Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking, understanding and application of mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management.
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field.
• Master’s degree in STEM-related field preferred.
• Two or more years of Cybersecurity engineering-related experience.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Strong project and resource management skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, to interact with team members and customers..
  
  

Clearance Requirement

• Secret clearance
  
  

Salary Note

• In compliance with California's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is based on education, experience, and responsibilities.
  
  

ITS, LLC. is an equal-opportunity employer to include veterans and individuals with disabilities.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

ITS, LLC. is an equal-opportunity employer to include veterans and individuals with disabilities.