Cyber Systems Engineer Lead

Auria is looking to hire a Cyber Systems Engineer – Cyber Mission Lead to support the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program. Work location is in Colorado Springs, CO.

Operates under the Cybersecurity Chief Engineer's general technical direction/oversight to implement Cyber capabilities intended to reduce open vulnerabilities across Dev Labs and Ops systems. This position increases the program's ability to meet customer expectations and also allows for greater emphasis on end-product compliance in the OPS environment.  Partners with MDA and C2 NT stakeholders to drive Closure and Extension PACs on eMASS for active POA&Ms and Cyber Task Orders (CTOs).

Essential Functions:

• C2BMC NT Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to implement system hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and capabilities to counter emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Implements a variety of cyber platforms, including security information and event management (SEIM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), ACAS security scans, End-Point-Security, and other cyber tools & platforms to accelerate remediation actions for high/critical vulnerabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• An active Secret clearance is required to start.
• 9 years' experience with a bachelor’s degree in cyber engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; 7 years' experience with a master’s degree in cyber engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field; or 13 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8140 certification at IASAE - Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• IA concepts include patch management, two-factor authentication, host-based security, intrusion detection, security event management, and defense-in-depth.
• IA requirement generation, IA architecture design, IA audit tools, and IA compliance for mission systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships, technical document preparation, and verbal communication skills, are required to present technical IA issues and reports to senior government and military officials.
• Strong Cybersecurity analysis background to include:
• Identity and Access Management methodologies, vulnerability management, compliance management, database, and enterprise information security infrastructure.
• Implement Cybersecurity principles and requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
• Experience in cybersecurity requirements evaluation and validation.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity systems engineering principles.
• Familiarity with network protocols (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol [DHCP]) and directory services (e.g., Domain Name System [DNS]).
• Knowledge of STIG application and hardening operating systems.
• Knowledge of Cyber technologies (e.g., HBSS, ArcSight, ACAS, etc.) and how they impact a mission system.
• Experience in Cyber threat assessment and risk management of a mission system.
• Knowledge of cyber operations and operational impacts.
• Experience in Continuous Monitoring and Authorization activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hardening Windows and Linux servers and workstations by GPOs, IAVMs, and STIGs is highly desired.
• Familiarity with creating/updating A&A packages is desired.
• Network design and software engineering background is a plus.

Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($124,000- $140,000).

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.