Cyber Security Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Education & Training

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, provides cybersecurity engineering support to DoD software development, defining security requirements, improving processes, and testing for vulnerabilities across the software lifecycle. The role requires DoD-focused expertise, IAT Level II certification, and the ability to obtain TOP SECRET/SCI clearance, with a current SECRET clearance preferred.

You will mentor junior engineers and interface with development teams to embed security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT or related field required.
• Experience in software engineering, development and/or systems engineering across the SDLC.
• Systems administration skills, Linux, security hardening (STIGs); shell scripting or Python a plus.
• Experience with threat assessment and solutions to mitigate threats.
• Experience with offensive security tools and adversarial techniques.
• Experience implementing software applications to comply with NIST SP 800-53 controls.
• Experience working with Cyber Range Environments and Risk/Compliance frameworks.
• Current IAT Level II certification required immediately upon hire; ability to obtain TOP SECRET/SCI clearance; SECRET clearance currently.
• Knowledge of DoD RMF and related cyber security processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define cybersecurity requirements for software applications to meet program requirements and objectives.
• Provide recommendations to incorporate security engineering practices throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Perform assessments of cybersecurity requirement compliance using manual and automated tools and present findings to the customer.
• Conduct assessments against network-enabled and web applications to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
• Propose mitigation and countermeasures to reduce software-level threats.
• Interface with software development teams to ensure security principles are applied across the SDLC.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cybersecurity engineers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT or related field

Tools

Linux

Python

Shell scripting

STIGs

NIST SP 800-53

Job description

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Position Overview

Provide cybersecurity engineering support to DoD software application development activities through cybersecurity requirements definition, process enhancements and application security testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Define cybersecurity requirements for software applications to meet program requirements and objectives.
• Provide recommendations to incorporate security engineering practices throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Perform assessments of cybersecurity requirement compliance using manual and automated software analysis tools and methods and present them to the customer as necessary.
• Perform assessments using adversarial tools, techniques, and methods against network-enabled applications and web applications to identify weaknesses, gaps, and vulnerabilities.
• Propose mitigation and countermeasures to reduce or eliminate software-level threats.
• Directly interface with the software development team to ensure software security engineering principles are applied throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cybersecurity engineers, fostering skill development, adherence to cybersecurity best practices, and continuous learning.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT or related field required.
• Professional and / or military experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Experience in software engineering, development and/or systems engineering throughout all phases of the system development lifecycle.
• Systems administration skills, experience with Linux, security settings, services, hardening of systems (STIGs, security policies); any shell scripting or Python a plus.
• System troubleshooting, recovery, and advisory in the event of unexpected adverse configuration changes.
• Knowledge of threat assessment and solutions to mitigate or eliminate such threats.
• Experience with offensive security tools and adversarial techniques and methods.
• Experience implementing software application solutions to comply with NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
• Compliance and vulnerability reporting and similar formal technical documentation skills.
• Experience working with Cyber Range Environments.
• Understanding of Risk and Compliance Frameworks.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• An understanding of DoD acquisition processes and relevant cyber security processes, such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Desired Certifications: CISSP, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, GSSP, CEH.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• This position requires certifications necessary to meet IAT Level II in accordance with DoD 8570 baseline certifications.
  • IAT Level II certification is required immediately upon hire.
  • Current certification status will be maintained by obtaining continuing education as specified by the certification authority.
• Has a current SECRET security clearance, with the ability to attain a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

Benefits Overview

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity. We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.