Cyber Systems Security Engineer

RTL Networks, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Networks, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Systems Security Engineer to ensure RMF compliance, generate and maintain security artifacts, and support cyber operations for government and commercial customers.

The role requires an active Secret clearance and DoD 8570/IAWF criteria or IAT Level II (Security+). The position is full-time and onsite in the United States with compensation in the $95,000–$170,000 range, reflecting experience and market factors.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelors in a related field is preferred
• Must meet DoD 8570 IA Workforce criteria or IAT Level II (Security+) at hire

Responsibilities

• Ensure RMF compliance by coordinating with ISSM/ISSO
• Prepare RMF artifacts and maintain PPSM documentation
• Create/update system artifacts including baselines and network diagrams
• Apply STIGs and maintain RMF-based compliance
• Support continuous monitoring tools and cyber engineering artifacts
• Collaborate with CSSEs and mission engineers on remediation
• Participate in Agile/Jira planning sessions

Skills

RMF

ISSM liaison

Agile

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Security+ certification

Tools

Jira

Splunk

Nessus

Qmulos

Trellix

Job description

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About Us: RTL Networks, Inc. is a rapidly growing company primarily focused on providing information technology (IT) support services and personnel to various commercial and government customers for extended-term contracts. By providing a wide array of professional services and products, we help our customer leverage technology and operate confidently in their technology environments to ensure resource predictability, security and reliability to meet business objectives.

Cyber Systems Security Engineer

Status: Full-time/Onsite

Required Clearance: Active Secret

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

Essential responsibilities of the Cyber Systems Security Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring information systems meet Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards by directly communicating with the designated Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)/Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
• Preparing, maintaining and submitting RMF-artifacts in support of and in accordance with the prime contractor statement of work or as necessary to support ISSM delivery schedule(s).
• Creating and updating information system artifacts, such as hardware/software baselines, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM), network diagrams, etc.
• Apply STIGs, perform trusted downloads, and maintain RMF-based compliance in accordance with DoW policy and/or Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assess and Authorization Guide (DAAG)
• Support execution of Continuous Monitoring cyber tools for the environment, e.g., Qmulos, Splunk, DISA ACAS (or Nessus), and Trellix Endpoint Security).
• Support ongoing program projects by generating, updating, and/or providing security authorization engineering artifacts.
• Work with CSSEs, mission system engineers and the ISSM/ISSO teams to prioritize cyber findings and/or advise on engineering remediations
• Change & Asset Management – support information system changes using change-management tools and keep asset inventories up to date.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing – lead technical best-practice discussions, mentor peers, and coordinate with functional teams to resolve issues.
• Support and attend all Agile/Jira program planning sessions to identify scope, schedule and completion of cyber engineering tasks

Qualifications

Advanced degree and 0 years’ experience or bachelor's degree and 0-2+ years' experience or equivalent

Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) criteria or information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire (i.e., Security+)

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Security Clearance requirements: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for clearance at this location.

Pay Rate: The annual salary rage for this position is $95,000 -$170,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guide only. RTL Networks considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market business considerations when extending an offer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/Notional Origin