Cyber Readiness Engineer

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Summary:

Cyber Readiness Engineer. Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you. Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level. The Cyber Readiness Engineer supports mission readiness by coordinating cybersecurity requirements with operational needs.

• Design and implement security measures and simulations to test incident response readiness.
• Conduct penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in the network and system.
• Monitor and manage security measures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and technologies to effectively mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to create robust security architectures and ensure data protection.
• Participate in change management processes to implement security controls and best practices.
• Prepare for and support compliance inspections using frameworks like CCRI, ESM, NIST, and STIGs.
• Assist in internal audits and remediation efforts.
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols for security operations.
• Coordinate with different teams within the organization to ensure software, hardware, and network security.
• Respond to and mitigate incidents and security threats, performing digital forensics and incident response when necessary.
• Collaborate with team to tailor Dev Sec Ops  frameworks to government-specific security, policy and operation environments.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure code effectiveness and quality, as well as providing team members with the ability to review code entering production.
• Lead organizational transformation toward Agile, Kanban, and Dev Sec Ops  practices within government mission environments.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between cyber, software, infrastructure, and policy teams to adopt Dev Sec Ops -aligned workflows.
• Promote the use of modern, cloud-native development tools aligned with the Government’s enterprise cloud and digital initiatives.
• Automate routine tasks leveraging scripting and programming tools like Python, Java, etc.
• Help drive initiatives to modernize and automate cybersecurity processes, tools, and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or business-related programs
• 4+ years of experience in cyber operations or readiness roles
• 3+ years’ experience supporting DoD or federal programs is highly desirable
• SAFe, Scrum Master, or Dev Ops-related certifications required.
• Agile Scrum Certifications desired
• Cybersecurity certifications like CISSP, CISA, or CISM are desired
• Must have active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS with SCI eligibility.

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud security architectures.
• Strong background in coaching Agile and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies within enterprise environments
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Git, and CI/CD platforms
• Experience in interpreting data and presenting analysis and recommendations to management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Understanding of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  pipelines and CI/CD security integration.
• Experience in security systems (firewalls, IDS, anti-virus, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.)
• Experience with network security and monitoring tools
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
• Familiarity with web technologies and related protocols
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices
• Excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and leadership skills to coordinate teams and communicate with stakeholders
• Strong time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team; collaborate, innovate, and drive…