Cyber Systems Security Engineer

Kaztronix; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaztronix is seeking Cyber Systems Security Engineers to deliver RMF-based security for classified programs at our Sunnyvale, CA campus. On-site only, active DoD clearance and Security+ or DoD 8140 equivalency are required.

Roles include RMF artifact preparation, STIG application, and coordination with ISSM/ISSO teams across agile program planning. Ideal candidates have E3–E7 experience (or 9 years with a BA) and are prepared to work with tools like Qmulos, Splunk, DISA ACAS, Nessus, and Trellix

Qualifications

• Active DoD Final Secret clearance required.
• Current Security+ certification or DoD 8140 equivalent.
• 5–9 years of cyber systems security experience (E3–E7) or 9 years with a BA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure RMF standards for information systems and coordinate with ISSM/ISSO.
• Prepare, maintain and submit RMF artifacts per SOW and delivery schedules.
• Create/update artifacts (baselines, PPSM, network diagrams).
• Apply STIGs, ensure RMF-based compliance per DoW/DAAG policies.
• Support Continuous Monitoring tools (Qmulos, Splunk, DISA ACAS/Nessus, Trellix).
• Generate/update security authorization artifacts for ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with CSSEs, mission engineers, ISSM/ISSO teams on remediations.
• Manage Change & Asset Management and keep inventories updated.
• Lead knowledge sharing and mentor peers across teams.
• Participate in Agile/Jira planning sessions for cyber tasks.

Skills

DoD security clearance

Security+ certification

RMF / RMF artifacts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Qmulos

Splunk

DISA ACAS

Nessus

Trellix Endpoint Security

Job description

A Global Defense Contractor is seeking multiple Cyber Systems Security Engineer's to join their team! Cyber Systems Security Engineering: In this role you will deliver cyber systems security support for the program s classified information at the Sunnyvale, CA campus.

Requirements:

• Active DoD Final Secret security clearance (future Top Secret may be required).
• Current Security+ certification, or DoD 8140 Cybersecurity Workforce equivalent.
• Follow a 9x80A schedule.
• 100% on-site.

Key Cybersecurity Systems Security Engineering responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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) and Classified corporate policy.
• 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 fellow 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.

Seeking E3 - 7 years and advanced degree or 9 years and bachelor's degree

Kaztronix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. In addition, all human resource actions in such areas as compensation, employee benefits, transfers, layoffs, training and development are to be administered objectively, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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