Cyber Security Engineer III

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K w/ company match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (basic & supplemental)

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) seeks a TS/SCI Cleared Cyber Security Engineer III to support government programs with system security expertise. The role emphasizes cybersecurity engineering, policy implementation, and collaboration across government and partner organizations.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or a related field and 14+ years of relevant experience, including DoD 8570.1M IAT/IAM/IASAE Level I certification. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified in the education section.
• IAT/IAM/IASAE Level I certification per DoD 8570.1M.
• 14+ years of professional cybersecurity engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate task requirements clearly to the client.
• Lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
• Possess vision to assess and implement cybersecurity measures and policies.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

IAT/IAM/IASAE Level I

Communication

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity/CS/EE or math

Job description

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems.

VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community.

VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence.

VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA.

Qualifications

VNE, LLC is looking for a TS/SCI Cleared Cyber Security Engineer III

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent
• Individual shall be certified as Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M

Experience:

• Fourteen (14) years of professional experience with cybersecurity engineering. Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M.
• Experience with preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements. They may also perform the following duties:
• Planning, implementing, upgrading, and/or monitoring cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber resilient network
• Assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies
• Ensuring appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure
• Responding to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and make required reports
• TS/SCI level Clearance required.

Job Description:

The scope of work covers systems engineering, technical, and management support services for the government and its associated acquisition, technology, logistics, and program management offices. Support is provided to multiple stakeholders responsible for the development, integration, and sustainment of specialized operational capabilities. The scope of support includes program management, engineering analysis and design, configuration management, testing, quality control, sustainment, cybersecurity, training, and field service representative (FSR) support for a static collection capability that functions as a subsystem within a larger integrated system.

This is in support of the development, production, and sustainment of specialized intelligence capabilities. Configuration management and associated systems engineering activities are conducted through a collaborative effort among multiple government and partner organizations to ensure interoperability, performance, and lifecycle support.

Essential Duties of the Job:

• Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
• Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off.
• Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. general office environment).

Benefits:

• 401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Gym Membership (varies by location)
• Corporate-Sponsored Events