Cyber Systems Engineer

Requirements

• We require an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a favorable polygraph adjudication.
• We require a Bachelor of Science in a STEM field or an advanced IA certification.
• We require a DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM.
• We need knowledge of and hands-on experience with RMF, especially Step 6 Continuous Monitoring practices.
• We require experience applying ICD 503 RMF processes and NIST 800-53, 800-137, 800-37, and 800-53a controls, along with maintaining certification and accreditation documentation.
• We need strong verbal and written communication skills.
• We require experience in one or more of the following roles:
  Sys Admin, ISSM, ISSO, ISSE, DAO-R, SCA, or ISO.
• We require proficiency with office automation tools such as MS Office, MS Project, and Visio.
• We are looking for a self-starter who can work with limited direction and supervision.
• Preferred qualifications include experience briefing senior stakeholders.
• Preferred qualifications include the ability to organize and prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Preferred qualifications include familiarity with AWS.
• Preferred qualifications include familiarity with our IA processes.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with Service Now and Splunk.
• Preferred qualifications include experience supporting IC or DoD cyber security operations.

Responsibilities:

• We support the Information Security Continuous Monitoring program lead in advancing our Continuous Monitoring program. – We generate and drive process improvement initiatives for Con Mon. – We coordinate with our Cyber Data Science team to identify better information sources for evaluating Con Mon activities. – We work with the Cyber Data Science team to develop new views of our Con Mon posture.
  
  – We collect data, create reports, and deliver updates that show progress across the enterprise Con Mon program. – We develop and present asset Con Mon compliance views for mission, cross-domain, and location categories as needed. – We identify and provide metrics and reporting data for stakeholders across the NIST SP 800-137 tiers. – We validate the effectiveness of Con Mon control bodies of evidence entered into the Con Mon tool.
  
  – We coach and mentor ISSOs on improving the quality of Con Mon BOE entry language. – We assist SCAs, FISMA teams, and IG teams in reviewing Con Mon BOEs for official reporting. – We provide metrics and reporting inputs for AO/DAOs to support risk decisions on continued system authorization. – We initiate and contribute to studies aimed at improving Con Mon reporting metrics.
  
  – We recommend enhancements to Enterprise Security Services tool implementations.

Company:

We provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance support focused on cyber security and management to strengthen the information assurance posture of a national customer. Our core work includes IA management, FISMA coordination and reporting, RMF application, compliance measurement and metrics, Assessment and Authorization, vulnerability management, and cyber defense support. This is an in-person opportunity with a salary range of $150,000 to $175,000 per year.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental, health, life, and vision insurance, paid time off, employee assistance, professional development assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a referral program.