Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Themis Insight, LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Cyberspace Operations Engineer to support the United States Cyber Command. This pivotal role involves developing offensive and defensive cyber capabilities while ensuring compliance with DOD cybersecurity policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, a deep understanding of the Risk Management Framework, and the ability to deliver impactful briefings to high-level decision-makers. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and ready to contribute to critical military operations, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Cyberspace Operations Engineering.
• Must possess TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with USCYBERCOM on cyber capabilities development.
• Develop cybersecurity documentation and test plans.

Skills

Cybersecurity Engineering

Cyber Operations

Risk Management Framework

DOD Cybersecurity Policies

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification

Job description

IMPORTANT: All applicants MUST possess an active TS/SCI (Top Secret) Security Clearance with CI Polygraph to be considered for this position. If you do not possess this qualification you cannot be considered for this position. No exceptions can be made.

Description:

Position supports the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) where the candidate will coordinate directly with the government in developing offensive and defensive cyber capabilities in support of full spectrum military cyberspace operations. Additionally, the candidate will:

• Possess a thorough understanding and ability to apply intermediate concepts of cyber engineering and cybersecurity.
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework.
• Initiate actions to conduct cybersecurity engineering research and analysis and provide recommendations for the implementation of security mechanisms.
• Initiate actions to apply advanced concepts of cyber engineering and cybersecurity to development and architecture projects.
• Coordinate effort to develop cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework.
• Analyze complex information independently and take appropriate actions, and review and implement recommendations from others.
• Maintain extensive knowledge and understanding of DOD and/or IC engineering efforts across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Develop and deliver articulate and effective briefings/presentations on complex cybersecurity engineering topics as applicable to assigned projects to any size audience that may include high-level decision makers.
• Prioritize competing requirements and tasks, and manage long-term and short-term obligations.
• Coordinate effort to develop all cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework.
• Initiate actions to evaluate functional operation and performance in light of test results and make recommendations regarding C&A.
• Effectively provide engineering guidance to cybersecurity engineers Level I and II.

Experience:

Minimum 15 years of experience as a Cyberspace Operations Engineer or related functional field with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. Must have a DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification. (Please contact a Themis Insight representative for additional details and a current list of DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certifications.)

Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.