Cybersecurity Engineer

Seed Innovations, LLC; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the United States is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineer to safeguard information systems and enhance cloud-based security frameworks. The ideal candidate possesses a CISSP certification, with a strong background in Linux, Kubernetes, and risk management assessments. Responsibilities include monitoring cyber environments, developing security architecture, and communicating outcomes to leadership. Join our dynamic team to help deliver innovative solutions in the defense domain.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

PTO/Sick Leave

Variable compensation

Company-provided STD, LTD and Life

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience with a B.S/B.A. or eight (8) years equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) security assessments.
• Ability to work independently and with a cross functional team.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard information systems assets by identifying security problems.
• Monitor cyber environments for potential attacks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop cybersecurity architecture to adapt to evolving requirements.

Skills

Experience with Linux operating systems

Knowledge of agile methodologies

Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Experience hardening Kubernetes and containers

Education

B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Network Vulnerability Scanning platforms

Job description

Our engineers push the envelope to deliver high-availability, self-healing systems that operate in the cloud and on premises. We have multiple customers throughout the region interested in efficient, scalable mission solutions that take full advantage of the latest software engineering approaches. Our architecture, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps experience is unparalleled in the Department of the Air Force. We take pride in hiring bright minds that aren’t satisfied with the status quo. Help us build better government systems, one customer at a time! Seed is a family-centered, fun-loving, high-energy, innovative team. Check us out and be a part of the solution!

Due to our customer base, U.S. citizenship is required. Must have a TS/SCI security clearance at time of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation.

Job Description

Seeking a highly motivated and strong Cybersecurity engineer to support operations and deployments on a DOD program that:

• Enables analytics partnerships
• Enables Executive Order on Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
• Allows functional communities to use the state-of-the-art, cloud-based tools they need to solve the Air Force’s toughest data-related challenges

Required Skills:

• Responsible for safeguarding information systems assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems
• Continuous monitoring live cyber environments for potential attacks, vulnerabilities, and log analysis
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in developing and implementing security into infrastructure, platforms, and software
• Development of cybersecurity architecture with ability to adapt quickly to evolving requirements
• Responsible to maintain and improve a platform Authority to Operate in cloud environments, and have hands-on experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) security assessments
• Document assessments and processes
• Communicate the outcomes of assessments to leadership
• Ability to work independently and with a cross functional team
• Knowledge and hands on experience with agile and DevSecOps methodologies
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Interaction with multiple customers at all levels
• Demonstrated cybersecurity experience with Linux operating systems
• Experience hardening Kubernetes and containers

Desired Skills:

• Experience with AWS, Azure, NextGen Security Products, Network Vulnerability Scanning platforms
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CSSP)
• Five years’ experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• XACTA and EMASS experience 800-53 controls
• Specific knowledge of NIST RMF 800-53 controls

Salary Range:

• $120,000 – $160,000

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Five (5) years’ experience with a B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or eight (8) years equivalent experience

Benefits Include:

• Benefits Pool: Health, Retirement & PTO/Sick Leave
• Variable compensation also included
• Company-provided STD, LTD and Life

Seed Innovations is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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