Senior Cyber Assessment Engineer

Job Summary

Battelle’s Cyber Business Unit is seeking a Senior Cyber Assessment Engineer to lead the Cybersecurity Assessments of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a team member on Mission Focus Tool’s Cyber Architecture & Advisory Services you will provide advanced information assurance (IA) solutions to our government and commercial clients.

This position is located at Battelle Chantilly, VA, Battelle Crystal City Office, DHS St. Elizabeth’s Campus, Washington DC, and remote locations. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. A full benefits package will be provided. The selected candidate will be expected to travel up to 5% of the time.

Primary job responsibilities:

• Provide technical program management for cyber physical assessments
• Lead and participate in Cyber assessments of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS)
• Manage Hardware assessment, network communication analysis, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Research, Electromagnetic Spectrum performance analysis
• Manage the development of Cyber Assessment Reports, associated deliverables, and official correspondence
• Manage full lifecycle Cyber Assessment Process deliverables:
  Test Plans, Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Cyber Assessment Reports, Cyber Assessment Policies and Procedures, vulnerability analysis, and risk management, and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Serve as trusted partner and Subject Matter Expert for Senior Federal Program Managers.
• Brief Senior Federal Executive Leadership on Cyber Assessment Reports and recommended remediation.
• Develop and deliver security policy white papers and briefings
• Provide research and analysis of latest information technology security trends

Additional job responsibilities:

• Evaluate and analyze leading edge security technologies to be implemented to improve the organization’s security posture.
• Work with research and development (R&D) organizations to define requirements to design and develop leading-edge security solutions.
• Collaborate with fellow Cyber Security Practice Team Members both locally and across the Cyber Security Practice in the full-lifecycle development and delivery of security technology solutions.
• Actively contribute to the Battelle Cyber process improvement initiatives
• Actively participate in leading edge cyber security conferences, working groups and training
• Actively participate in Cyber Security Practice “Solving the Toughest Security Problems” expert group

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active DoD SECRET Clearance or DHS “Enter on Duty” (EOD) or “Full Suitability Approval” (FSA) Background Investigation status.
• 10+ years IT experience with at least 4+ years of that experience in information assurance and IT security
• Bachelors Degree (BS/BA)
• Certified Information Systems Professional (CISSP)
• Motivated self-starter who requires minimal supervision and oversight
• Strong organizational, and time management skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong Analytical and Writing skills with history of producing quality technical documentation
• Proven experience working in collaborative sessions demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills along with tactful negotiation skills
• Experience and expertise in Cyber Physical Systems Assessment, Project Management, Systems and Security Engineering, Cyber Security, Requirements Elicitation, Customer Service & Delivery
• Proven knowledge of NIST 800-53 rev3 Operation, Technical, and Managerial Controls, IT, IA and physical security concepts and principles
• Experience with Windows and Linux configuration STIG hardening, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), implementation SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) and STIG Viewer.
• Expertise with Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) management
• Subject Matter Expertise of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Current DHS Security Suitability
• M.S. in Information Systems or related field
• Experience with Electromagnetic Spectrum assessment, Signal Characterization, Electronic Warfare and countermeasures.
• Experience with C-UAS, Aviation, Maritime, and/or Border operations…