Cybersecurity Engineer

SimVentions; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

SimVentions in Dahlgren, VA, is seeking a Journeyman Cybersecurity Analyst to join our on-site team at NSWC Dahlgren. You will craft RMF A&A packages, perform continuous monitoring, and conduct system testing to secure cutting-edge systems.

Applicants must hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and have DoD cybersecurity experience. The role emphasizes DoD policies, STIGs, vulnerability testing, and risk assessment across combat systems.

Qualifications

• Two years of program-specific security engineering experience with Navy afloat/tactical systems or five years general security engineering experience.
• Two of the five years must cover Combat Weapons Systems (Aegis/SSDS/Zumwalt or similar)
• Must be certified as IAT Level II or III as per DoD 8570.01 for ISSO/ISSE duties.

Responsibilities

• Author DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization artifacts.
• Document a system from a Cybersecurity perspective using MS Word, Excel, Visio and related tools.
• Apply DISA STIGs and NSA recommendations.
• Lead ISSO activities and be focal point for security matters on assigned information systems.
• Plan, execute and document risk assessments against known vulnerabilities.
• Perform vulnerability tests using manual methods and ACAS.

Skills

IAT Level II/III (8570)

DoD cybersecurity policies

Security Certifications awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Overview

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are seeking a Journeyman Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team! This position is seated 100% on site at NSWC Dahlgren, Virginia.

In this role, you’ll craft RMF A&A packages, execute continuous monitoring tasks, and conduct system testing to secure cutting-edge systems. Be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and collaboration.

Travel

Negligible

Clearance

An ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• Two (2) years program specific security engineering experience working with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems or five (5) years general security engineering experience.


• Two (2) of the five (5) years of engineering experience on Combat Weapons Systems experience in Aegis, SSDS, Zumwalt, or other Navy afloat tactical combat systems. Certified as IAT Level II or Level III per DoD 8570.01, or successor when performing as an ISSO or ISSE.


• Understanding of computer security, military system specifications, DoD Cybersecurity policies for both Land Based and afloat/tactical systems, and the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations.

Responsibilities

• Author DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization artifacts.


• Author DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization artifacts.


• Document a system from a Cybersecurity perspective using Microsoft Office including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Visio and other appropriate tools.


• Derive, document and/or identify system CONOPS for Mission Assurance Categorization per DoDI 8500.2.


• Research and recommend logical and physical solutions that prevent, detect and correct the system to be certified and accredited.


• Apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and NSA recommendations.


• Identify disagreements between as built specifications, security requirements and DoD security policies and recommend approaches to bring the system into compliance.


• Author and revise system requirements and specifications to meet DoD security policies.


• Perform vulnerability tests using manual techniques, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other similar and appropriate IA and security tools.


• Plan, execute and document risk assessments against known vulnerabilities.


• Identify and perform security analysis of connectivity relationships between the subject US Naval warfare system and the equipment to which it interfaces, both physically and virtually.


• Lead and perform as ISSO to be focal point for all security matters related to specific sets of information systems.


• Define an Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Plan.


• Plan, execute and document results of security tests.


• Assist with developing cybersecurity requirements, policy standards, best practices, guidance and procedures for combat systems.


• Conduct cybersecurity related research, analysis and coordination activities in support of DOD cyber assurance and policy efforts at multiple classification levels.


• Participate in working groups to develop cybersecurity strategies to meet emerging threats.


• Assist with analysis of cybersecurity, intelligence and information technology policy gaps for combat systems.


• Assist with cybersecurity system engineering design, analysis and documentation of combat systems.


• Assist with developing cybersecurity risk assessment analysis and risk mitigation plans for combat systems.


• Assist with developing documentation of cybersecurity requirements, gap analysis, threat analysis, system engineering, risk assessment and mitigation for combat systems.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• CASP, Security +, or CISSP Certifications

Education

A bachelors degree in Cybersecurity is preferred.

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $156,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

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