Cybersecurity Tools Engineer IRES - SSFB
United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs-20348-CSP1
Full Time Mid-level / Intermediate Clearance required USD 94K - 119K
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Position Title: Cybersecurity Tools Engineer
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoD Secret
Shift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
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Description of Duties:
The Cybersecurity Tools Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
· The Cybersecurity Tools Engineer enables cybersecurity by maintaining operational security posture and ensures information systems security policies, standards and procedures are established and followed.
· Ensure Windows and Linux logs are being collected, forwarded and reviewed with Elasticsearch.
· Conduct vulnerability assessments on containers and analyze, research, and prioritize CVEs and their remediation.
· Work closely with a team of engineers, including additional system administrators, network engineers, system engineers, and cybersecurity engineers, to provide high quality, innovative engineering services to the Government customer.
· Work with system engineers to identify and define requirements for new systems/system modifications, developing designs, and implementing and testing solutions.
· Provide subject matter expertise on cyber requirements, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Security Requirement Guide (SRG), JFHQ DoDIN Cyber Tasking Orders (CTO). Knowledge and familiarity with SCAP tools and vulnerability scanning tools (such as NMAP, Nessus (or Tenable ACAS).
· Perform other duties related to RMF and A&A as required.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Here's What You'll Need:
Basic Requirements:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 4 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 2 years of general experience; Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of general experience.
· Two years of direct experience in system administrator and cyber security.
· Must have an active DoD Secret clearance
· Must have a DoD 8570 IAT II certification such as Security + or higher
This position is expected to pay $94,700 - $119,700 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.Primary Location
: United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs-20348-CSP1Other Locations
: United States-Colorado-Schriever AFB-IRES, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs-20348-SHRV-02, United States-Colorado-Schriever AFB-20348-SHRVTravel
: Yes, 10 % of the TimeJob Posting
: Apr 30, 2025, 8:02:29 PMJob
: Information TechnologyOrganization
: CMSJob Type
: ExperiencedJob Classification: Fulltime-RegularWork Locations
: 20348-CSP1 . Colorado Springs 81919Capabilities: Defense InfrastructureTags: ACAS Clearance DoD DoDD 8570 Elasticsearch Linux Nessus Nmap RMF SCAP Windows
Perks/benefits: 401(k) matching Equity / stock options Flex vacation Health care Insurance Medical leave Parental leave Relocation support
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