Cyber Systems Engineer

Apex Systems; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to support DoD cyber-focused systems at Eglin AFB. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain or maintain a DoD security clearance.

Patching, system hardening, and documentation form core daily tasks, with travel welcome. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in DoD systems, and DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months). Interims accepted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience with 5+ years DoD systems.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (or ability to achieve within 6 months).
• Active SECRET clearance required (interim acceptable).
• Experience with patch management and cybersecurity processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and analyze design constraints and detailed system and security design for the cyber domain.
• Conduct cybersecurity test and evaluation of hardware and/or software designs to verify compliance with specs.
• Implement assessment and authorization activities as required by customers.
• Respond to DoD guidance and engineer solutions for fielded systems.

Skills

Linux

Windows

WSUS

Ivanti

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8570 IAT II

Job description

IT Systems Engineer

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Job #: 3054655

Rate: Rate is dependent on candidates experience

Length: 12-24 months - High potential to extend and/or convert full time!

Location: Eglin AFB

Project Details:

• For regular patching day to day responsibilities:
• Helping automate their current process for hardening, testing, verification and documentation
• Patching of the systems - they use WSUS and Ivanti
• Supporting any issues that may arises from the fielded training systems at Eglin AFB.
• Open to travel

Must Haves:

• Linux (open to different versions)
• Windows
• Patching - WSUS and Ivanti
• Secret Clearance minimum (interim acceptable)

Description:

Systems engineering is an evolving discipline and our processes and approaches are evolving to meet those challenges. We're looking for engineers who can synthesize technical and process information from multiple sources, and develop innovative solutions in fluid problem spaces.

As a Systems Engineer, invites you to apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, validate and verify resilient cyber solutions across the product lifecycle.

• In this role, you will Develop, evaluate, and analyze design constrains, trade-offs and detailed system and security design as they pertain to the cyber domain.
• Conduct cybersecurity test and evaluation of hardware and/or software designs to verify and validate compliance with defined specifications and requirements.
• Implement appropriate assessment and authorization activities, as required by customers.
• Respond to DOD guidance and engineer appropriate solutions for fielded systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active SECRET security clearance, and ability to maintain the security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering), or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related master's degree.
• 5+ years of technical systems engineering experience with DOD systems.
• A desire to learn, grow, and share knowledge in the cybersecurity domain.
• DoD 8570 approved baseline certification for IAT Level II (IE CompTIA Security+, GSEC SSCP, CCNA-Security) or ability to achieve certification within 6 months.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, be well organized, flexible, and self-motivated.
• Ability to communicate effectively within cross-functional teams (Systems Engineers, Software Developers, System Administrators, and Information Systems Security Managers).

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.