Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Journeyman (DoD/UAV)

KAIROS Inc; Naval Air Station Patuxent River (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic L

401K Plan with Employer Matching

Annual Discretionary Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Eleven Paid Holidays

Certification reimbursement program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

KAIROS, Inc. is seeking an energetic Systems Security Engineer (SSE), Journeyman, to support the PMA-268 Cybersecurity Program at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

You will lead security engineering activities, draft key program documents, and coordinate with cyber leads across IPTs to ensure timely, secure system implementations. Minimum seven years of cyber DoD experience and DoD 8570 level requirements are highly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of cyber-related experience in a DoD environment.
• Meet DoD 8570.01-M/8140 IAT Level I or II requirements (e.g.,Security+ CE)

Responsibilities

• Provide support to PMA-268 Cyber Leads in execution of the PMA-268 Cybersecurity Program.
• Provide support in drafting and reviewing Program Documentation, Policies and Plans.
• Coordinate with PMA-268 Cyber Leads when changes occur that might affect the system’s security posture, cybersecurity authorization(s) and/or certifications.
• Lead product specific System Security Engineering activities for all systems within scope of IPT.
• Provide oversight of all IPT cybersecurity activities.
• Review system documentation to obtain and sustain SME level knowledge of the system architecture, functionality and capabilities.
• Work closely with the IPT Class Desk and IPT Leadership to ensure early engagement when cybersecurity items may impact the program's cost, schedule, or performance.
• Develop and maintain cyber schedule to include a detailed Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS) for significant efforts.
• Provide input for SOWs, DIDs, and CDRLs for IPT contract activities.
• Identify, define, and document system security requirements for incorporation of product specifications.
• Conduct derivation and traceability of cyber requirements.
• Track execution and performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
• Conduct critical function analysis.
• Identify Mission Essential Functions (MEF).
• Lead Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments.
• Understand vulnerabilities and attack vectors that can impact the cyber posture of the systems/environment.
• Identify and recommend security solutions to PMA-268 Cyber Leads.
• Perform SSE duties in support of Cyber Survivability Risk Assessments (CSRA) and CYBERSAFE to include leading execution of artifacts and data.
• Lead DFIA implementation through enclaves and enclave boundary protection requirements.
• Lead system security certification and registration activities (e.g., CSfC, CDS, Cryptographic Modules).
• Lead IPT cybersecurity activities and coordinate with stakeholders and SMEs to address actions and RFIs in a timely manner.
• Lead IPT SSE Working Group (SSEWG) and coordinate with Contractors supporting IPT cybersecurity efforts.
• Maintain awareness of authorization of Systems/Subsystems.
• Review IPT cybersecurity CDRLs.
• Participate in change management processes to ensure cybersecurity posture is not impacted by changes.
• Coordinate Risk Management activities to document, socialize and mitigate risks.
• Assist IPT ISSO with DoD RMF responsibilities including CIA impact levels, POA&M, and hardware/software lists.

Skills

Strong customer relations

Analytics

Documentation skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific field

Seven+ years of cyber-related DoD experience

DoD 8570.01-M/8140 IAT Level I or II (e.g., Security+ CE)

Job description

KAIROS, Inc. is seeking an energetic Systems Security Engineer (SSE), Journeyman, to support the PMA-268 Cybersecurity Program at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

You will lead security engineering activities, draft key program documents, and coordinate with cyber leads across IPTs to ensure timely, secure system implementations. Minimum seven years of cyber DoD experience and DoD 8570 level requirements are highly desired.