Cyber Engineer IV

Oceaneering; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a Cyber Engineer IV to apply cyber security for underwater vehicles and to lead RMF-based accreditation efforts for ATO readiness. The role requires DoD experience, strong technical judgment, and leadership within a software group.

The successful candidate will collaborate across engineering, project management and customer teams, travel as needed, and drive secure system designs for complex, one-of-a-kind underwater platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years practical experience in cyber engineering/related field.
• Experience with DoD or regulated environments.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.
• US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities for underwater systems.
• Implement NIST RMF per DoD standards.
• Implement STIG on various OS.
• Advise on STIGs applied to customer products.
• Produce letters of volatility and clearing procedures.
• Serve as Cyber Engineering SME between engineering, PM and customer.
• Introduce innovative design concepts to improve cyber security.
• Participate in government audits.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

10+ years exp

DoD/US Gov experience

Security clearance

Strong communicator

US citizen

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Cyber Engineer IV applies working knowledge of cyber security fundamentals to ensure data security for underwater vehicles. The candidate guides engineering efforts across the Systems Engineering V to deploy intelligent Risk Management Frameworks (RMF) to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation. The ideal candidate will have cyber security experience in the Department of War (DoW) world. The candidate should possess a tenacious personality that displays excellent technical judgement, attention to detail, and ability to understand “the big picture”.

Job Description

The Cyber Engineer IV applies working knowledge of cyber security fundamentals to ensure data security for underwater vehicles. The candidate guides engineering efforts across the Systems Engineering V to deploy intelligent Risk Management Frameworks (RMF) to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation. The ideal candidate will have cyber security experience in the Department of War (DoW) world. The candidate should possess a tenacious personality that displays excellent technical judgement, attention to detail, and ability to understand “the big picture”.

OTECH produces and maintains unique underwater systems – typically for US Navy and other US Government Department of Defense customers. Our projects are all one-of-a-kind. Projects range from quick burn to lifecycle management of fielded systems. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter who is an effective communicator with excellent critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities for complete underwater systems in accordance with required government specifications.
• Implement the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF in compliance with program requirements such as DoD standards.
• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) on various operating systems.
• Advise on STIG’s applied on customer supplied products.
• Produce letters of volatility and clearing procedures for in house products, as well as analyzing those produced by vendors.
• Function as Cyber Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) between engineering, project management and the customer.
• Introduce innovative design concepts to achieve optimal cyber system security.
• Participate in government audits.
• Some travel may be required.

Experienced engineers are also expected to take a leadership role within the software group. This includes helping craft and enforce policies and procedures for software development, and mentorship of junior team members.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Systems Engineering. Commensurate experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of practical experience in Systems, Software, Cyber Engineering or related field.
• Work experience with US Department of Defense (DoD) or similarly regulated field.
• Forward leaning personality that is a strong and effective communicator.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with STIG and NIST policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Experience hardening embedded systems (including Linux variants and bare metal) and network devices.
• Experience utilizing cyber methodologies to both derive and fulfill system level requirements.
• Experience with the RMF lifecycle and creation of ATO artifacts such as clearing procedures and letters of volatility.
• Experience designing and implementing security architectures.
• Experience segregating classified and unclassified data via system design.
• Experience with Anti Tamper (AT) technology.
• Experience with AUV’s, ROV’s, the ocean engineering field or robotic systems.

Additional

• Additional duties as assigned.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation $138,000.00 - $207,500.00

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

About The Team

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.