Systems Cybersecurity Engineer, DoD Program

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Job summary

A leading company seeks a Systems Cybersecurity Engineer to provide Information Assurance Management support. The role requires extensive experience and certifications in cybersecurity, along with a commitment to protecting systems from various threats. Candidates must have knowledge of RMF processes, be comfortable using specialized tools, and possess a bachelor's degree. An active US security clearance is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of work experience in cybersecurity roles.
• CISSP or CISM certification required.
• Ability to use eMASS at the SECRET level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure information systems are secure from unauthorized access.
• Evaluate COTS products for compliance with assurance standards.
• Develop, review, and update System Security Plan (SSP).

Skills

Information Assurance Management

Cybersecurity

Security Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

eMASS

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Mainsail Group has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Cybersecurity Engineer to provide Information Assurance Management support to The Enterprise-IT-as-Service (EITaaS) Team, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA
JOB STATUS: Full time

TRAVEL: Less than 20%

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure engineering activities (analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring) best meet (as resources allow) established requirements (e.g., RMF, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide).
• Responsible for ensuring information systems are secure and that data maintained in these systems is protected from unauthorized access.
• Evaluate all COTS products (hardware and software) to ensure they meet current information assurance standards and that security updates released by OEMs are installed and verified.
• Evaluate current status of potential information system threats from casual intrusion to intrusions meant to permanently or irreparably degrade system performance or protection.
• Interpret and analyze processing anomalies in major complex engineering systems and take corrective action.
• Develop, review, and update the System Security Plan (SSP) for the mission system to align with current RMF controls and their compliance status.
• Update, understand, and maintain the mission system’s POA&M.
• Be comfortable using eMASS for RMF control compliance and POA&M maintenance.
• Develop, review, and refine Continuity of Operations (COOP) package documentation and related artifacts.
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures using agile Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) entrance and exit criteria throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and approve plans, schedules, and other technical documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 7 years of work experience, with experience on DoD or Air Force acquisition programs desirable.
• Proficiency in the RMF ATO accreditation process and ability to use eMASS at the SECRET level.
• Active US security clearance is required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Active CISSP or CISM required.

Company Description

MAINSAIL Group is located in Boston, MA and Washington, DC. We leverage our extensive operational expertise and technical knowledge to provide best-in-class solutions to our customers. Our specialized services support offices across the Defense Department and Department of Veterans Affairs delivering Program Management, Software Development, Systems Engineering, C4ISR Systems Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Agile methodologies, and more.

MAINSAIL Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, religion, gender, ancestry, medical condition, military veteran status, or physical handicap which, with reasonable accommodation, enables the application to satisfactorily perform the job.