Cyber Security Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Cyber Security Engineer with Security Clearance
Overview Abacus Technology is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide security support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Lackland AFB. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities
* Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
* Support the system/application Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF).
* Recommend policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
* Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
* Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals.
* Conduct systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
* Recommend systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
* Recommend and implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
* Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
* Facilitate the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
* Assess security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
* Ensure the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services. Qualifications 12+ years experience in cyber security or information assurance including at least 5 years in a DoD environment. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be CISSP certified.

Experience with the certification and accreditation (C&A), assessment and authorization (A&A), and RMF. Significant experience in vulnerability scanning and analysis, including the use of automated tools and vulnerability management systems. Knowledge of intrusion prevention and network access control tools/systems. Must have experience with acquisition and sustainment. Understanding of system audit principles and security risk assessment. Must have a solid understanding of network infrastructure and mission assurance.

Familiar with Federal government and DOD standards for IA/security including DIACAP, FISMA, NIST, and OMB. Must have solid communications skills and be capable of working with all levels of an organization. Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI Access (TS/SCI). Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled