Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer III (5243)

As Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer III, you’ll oversee the cybersecurity of the USAF’s enterprise application modernization and migration to commercial cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP cloud platforms). This role involves implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, ensuring compliance with DoD and USAF policies, and leading a team to protect mission-critical applications and data

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement and cybersecurity awareness within the team.
• Develop, implement, and manage cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies and plans to secure applications and data migrating to commercial cloud environments.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for applications and systems.
• Oversee the A&A process for applications migrating to the cloud, ensuring all RMF requirements by preparing and reviewing ATO-related documentation and artifacts.
• Lead continuous vulnerability management, including security scans, patch management, and mitigation of identified risks.
• Develop and manage cyber incident response plans, and procedures and post incident-analysis.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field.
• Possess an active and relevant baseline 8570.01 certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a strong background in various domains such as network security, application security, and cloud security.
• Strong familiarity with cloud security concepts and technologies in DOD authorized IL 2, 4/5, and 6 cloud environments across four Cloud Service Providers (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Google Cloud Platform).
• Hands-on experience in developing and implementing RMF framework and A&A processes, specifically focused on developing SSP packages for achieving ATO for DoD applications / systems.
• Demonstrated track record of working as part of a modern DevSecOps team, leading new processes and tooling to continuously improve the security posture with an automation-first mindset, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), CI/CD pipelines, and security inheritance frameworks across cloud services.
• Hands-on experience in implementing a Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) for at least one CSP
• Familiarity with data security requirements aligned with DoD and USAF cybersecurity policies, standards, and frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and CISA guidelines.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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