Cybersecurity Engineer

SEACORP; Newport (RI); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Life Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Newport, RI, is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support submarine tactical systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, along with three years of relevant experience and a CompTIA Security+ certification. Responsibilities include analyzing specifications, recommending cybersecurity measures, and assessing vulnerabilities. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Three or more years of relevant cybersecurity experience required.
• Current certification applicable to Cybersecurity Workforce is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing specifications and develop security policies.
• Recommend cybersecurity requirements and architectures.
• Plan measures to improve cyber-defense.
• Assess vulnerabilities and propose remediation actions.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework

Systems Engineering

Information Systems Security Management

Technical controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

NIST 800 series

Job description

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Cyber Security Engineer.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Job Summary: SEACORP has an immediate need for a full-time Cybersecurity Professional with a current Final Secret (or above) DoD security clearance based at our Newport, RI customer site. In this position, the candidate will provide direct support in system engineering processes on Virginia and Columbia platform applicable to submarine tactical systems. The selected applicant will assist in the development and verification of Cybersecurity Requirements for US Navy submarine systems. The selected applicant will evaluate architectures for vulnerability to attack and for compliance with DoD, Navy and NAVSEA security policy. Evaluation efforts will include encryption, classification domain separation, data at rest storage, data in transit concerns, and classification downgrading.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Analysis of existing specifications, and/or the development of specifications for technical controls and security policies.
• Recommendation of cybersecurity requirements, architectures and practices for reviewed architectures.
• Planning cybersecurity measures to improve cyber-defense and maintain cyber-resilient networks.
• Developing methods to assess and verify that the systems under analysis are properly designed using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series of special publications as well as applicable DoD requirements.
• Assessing identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities for exploitation risk and proposing remediation actions and or risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or additional relevant system experience. Current certification applicable to Cybersecurity Workforce (a minimum of CompTIA Security+) is required on the date of hire. The certification must meet baseline eligibility at the DoD 8570.01M Information Assurance Manager, Level I (IAM-I) and/or DoD 8140 Intermediate/Journeyman in Specialty Area 72 or 74.

Experience: Three or more years of relevant cybersecurity experience in Information Systems Security Management/Security Program Management.

Additional Experience Required:

• Recent experience with at least one system within the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) network.
• Recent experience with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Engineering, and/or Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization processes.
• Experience with DoD Cybersecurity, and Test & Evaluation processes.
• Understanding of the application of policy, process, and technical controls to mitigate cyber risks.

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.

Location

Newport, RI

Travel

Quarterly (approximately 4 times a year)

Clearance

Top Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of 40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.

Benefits

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

EEO Statement

SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.