Cyber Security Engineer

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You will join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering team to help define the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

As a Cyber Security Engineer with MTSI, you will support the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort which provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment & Authorization (A&A) in accordance with DoDI 8510.01.
• Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE) in compliance with NSA requirements and regulations.
• Define security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems.
• Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures.
• Interface with the Space Force customer, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity and cryptographic requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system.
• Support integration activities of cybersecurity for space and ground networks.
• Participate and propose inputs for verification and validation of cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform cybersecurity planning and scheduling for RMF and coordinate efforts to categorize and assign impact values for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems per CNSSI 1253 to produce a tailored set of RMF security controls per NIST 800-53.
• Provide critical inputs to the Program Protection Plan and assist in identification of Critical Program Information (CPI)/Critical Components (CC).
• Provide critical inputs to Cybersecurity Strategies and assist government with milestone approvals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design.
• 2+ years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security.
• Understanding of the discipline and practice of Systems Engineering throughout the system lifecycle phases of concept, development, production, use, support, and retirement.
• Understanding of modern computing architectures including CI/CD, microservices, cloud, and container technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills.
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills; ability to write final-version deliverable technical documents and reports.
• Background in software design.

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience working on DoD programs.
• Proficient understanding of RMF process.
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity Requirements Verification and Validation (IV&V).
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation.
• Familiarity with Network Engineering.
• Familiarity with Communications Systems.
• Familiarity with Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E).
• Security certification (CISSP).

Education Requirements:  

• BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science. An equivalent technical degree (such as MS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science).
• BS or MS degree in IA/Cyber security, Desired.
• Master’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science, Desired.

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• TS/SCI, Desired.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

The pay range for this position in California is $150,000/year to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job- related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.