Cyber Systems Engineer Technical Specialist - ISSE

Arcfield; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield provides SETA support focused on Cyber Security and management to improve the Information Assurance posture for a National customer. The Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer will deliver security engineering for cloud services and coordinate RMF/A&A activities, with strong emphasis on cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle CSPs) and cross-domain security considerations.

Candidates must hold TS/SCI with Poly and DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III, with extensive experience

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI with Poly
• Experience with RMF/NIST RMF and A&A processes
• Experience cloud security engineering for cloud capabilities and solutions in multiple CSPs
• Ability to review and analyze SRTMs and SSPs for IA documentation
• Must have DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification
• Must have cloud certification and understanding of cloud migrations
• Willingness to support core hours 0900-1500 Mon-Fri

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer
• Identify security requirements for projects
• Provide security recommendations for cloud-based systems
• Participate in network design reviews and security testing
• Coordinate with development teams to enforce network security standards
• Identify additional security requirements per RMF or risk issues
• Evaluate new systems for security implications
• Review IA documentation and ensure completeness

Skills

Security engineering

Cloud security

Networking protocols

Unix/Linux

Windows OS

Verbal & non-verbal communication

Ability to support core hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field

Advanced Cyber Certification (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III)

Cloud certification

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Oracle CSPs

HBSS

ACAS

retina

Job description

Responsibilities

Program Description:

The program provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) core and non-core support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a National customer. The contracts Core Capabilities are: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.

Position Description:

The Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Provide analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer
• Identify projects' security requirements
• Provide security recommendations for systems using Cloud services
• Participate in network design reviews and security testing for the customer's networks
• Coordinate with system development teams to ensure network security standards are being followed and implemented correctly
• Identify additional security requirements based on RMF or as the result of security issues that put the customer's systems at risk
• Review and analyze new systems (hardware and software) and provide recommendations concerning their security
• Review Security Requirements Traceability Matrixes (SRTMs), System Security Plans (SSPs) and other IA documentation for completeness

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
• BS with 10-12 years of experience, MS with 8-10 years of experience, Ph.D with 5-7 years of experience
• Able to support customer's core hours (0900-1500; Mon - Fri)
• An Advanced Cyber Certification (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III)
• Cloud certification
• Demonstrated experience providing security engineering to cloud capabilities and solutions in AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle other CSPs
• Excellent communications skills – Verbal and Non-Verbal
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in networking protocols and concepts
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in software defined networking principles and technologies
• Demonstrated experience providing security engineering support to capability migration from on-prem to cloud
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the NIST RMF
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in cybersecurity principles
• Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated cloud architecting experience (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect)
• Systems Engineering (configuration management, requirements management/writing, architecture, interfaces)
• Knowledgeability of customer's infrastructure
• Familiarity with customer's IA processes
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
• Experience briefing senior customer personnel
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools (i.e. retina, HBSS, EVSS, ACAS)
• Familiarity with Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions (ECDS)
• Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $139,901.35 Max: $232,828.46

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.