Cybersecurity Engineer - 25-167

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The selected applicant will: - Be expected to communicate and work closely with development teams, third party assessors and system owners, information technology management, cyber peers, program office, technical/management staff and other Functional Areas to track updates, modifications, prioritization and status of the Information System Configuration Baseline  - Work collaboratively across the various Cross-Functional Product Teams (CFPT) and with the Operational maintenance teams- Duties may include technical documentation, assessing Configuration Compliance implementation and cybersecurity vulnerabilities to provide engineering responses for system POAMs, conducting risk analysis for Risk Acceptance Requests (RARs) and providing Cyber support to the program and customer meetings

Experience Required

• The position requires:
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technology and DoD cybersecurity certification requirements including hands-on experience in a broad range of cybersecurity operations related functions and technologies
• Must have a working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations, DoDI 8500.1 Cybersecurity, Common Criteria, National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security Controls
• Must be able to work independently, possess excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships
• Must have be familiar with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and its importance in designing, building and delivering high-quality software to the customer

Technical Skills Required

• The selected applicant must have demonstrated experience in DoD operational computing environments and possess the ability to work as part of an integrated cybersecurity team that works with various product development teams and third party assessors in order to ensure efficient and effective verification, evaluation, implementation update and maintenance of the Information System Configuration Compliance baseline using DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), Program Guidance and/or Vendor Guidance;
• Has a working knowledge of ACAS (Tenable.sc / Tenable Nessus)
• Evaluate STIG, Trivy, SCAP or other cyber scanning tools
• The position requires security engineering skills with a working knowledge of cybersecurity technology and DoDI 8500.1 Cybersecurity
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required with a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships
• Familiarity with security architecture design, Security Audit tools, security requirements generation, security testing, administration of security devices such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems desired
• Knowledge of UNIX/Linux, Windows, Juniper, CISCO, Firewall security configuration experience, ESS and other Cyber tools is a plus

Education Required

• Career level typically with an advanced degree and 3+ years experience or bachelors with 5+ years experience or equivalent;
• Wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions;
• Works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives;
• Failure to achieve results normally results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources;
• Frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
• IAT Level II Required to Start
• Secret Clearance Required to Start

Benefits: Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, flexible PTO program, 401k program. Come join a Top Places to Work organization!
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions at Trace3 Gov, due to security clearance and government/federal contracts held by Trace3 Gov.  EEO STATEMENTTrace3 Gov is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trace3 Gov prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.