Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Des Plaines, IL - Full Time

ESR Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to enhance their cybersecurity posture. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience to maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework. You will engage in independent research, provide actionable guidance, and contribute to critical cybersecurity documentation. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of cybersecurity, collaborating with diverse teams to implement robust security solutions and ensure the integrity of company products. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on DoD policies.
• Strong understanding of networking and proficiency with security tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity engineering research and implement security mechanisms.
• Serve as a liaison to implement cybersecurity requirements efficiently.

Skills

Cybersecurity Engineering

Linux Systems Administration

Networking Concepts

Communication Skills

Encryption Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in S.T.E.M.

Master’s Degree in S.T.E.M.

Tools

VPNs

Firewalls

Managed Switches

Routers

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Job description

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
Des Plaines, IL - Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join our team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the DoD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
2. Independently conduct cybersecurity engineering research and provide recommendations for the implementation of security mechanisms in company products.
3. Serve as a liaison between end users, customers, software developers, and systems engineers to implement cybersecurity requirements in an efficient and effective manner.
4. Provide actionable guidance including prototyped solutions to hardware and software developers to improve product security posture.
5. Contribute substantive content to the development of deliverable cybersecurity documentation.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in a S.T.E.M. related field with 5+ years of experience.
2. DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification.
3. Linux systems administration experience.
4. Strong understanding of networking concepts and standards.
5. Proficiency with routers, managed switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and VPNs.
6. Knowledge of modern encryption techniques.
7. Experience with PKI including certificate generation, distribution, storage, usage, and revocation.
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
9. Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (United States Government requires United States citizenship).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Active Secret DoD security clearance.
2. Experience with NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program.
3. Experience with NIAP protection profiles for cybersecurity components.
4. Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools for Android.
5. Experience with the Samsung Knox framework.
6. Experience with Data at Rest (DAR) techniques and requirements.
7. Experience with hardware root of trust and secure boot system implementations.