Systems Security Engineer II – Onsite

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts seeks a cybersecurity engineer to analyze data and test results, create patch artifacts, run regression tests, and validate secure configurations across routers, switches, firewalls, servers and apps.

The role requires a STEM degree, 2 years of relevant experience, the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance, and hands-on experience with Linux Bash and Python scripting. The position emphasizes RMF processes and DoD cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
• 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required
• Experience in system security engineering, network security, computer technology reverse engineering, cybersecurity or embedded security
• Experience with Linux Bash and Python scripting preferred
• Experience in SSE implementation throughout the entire life cycle preferred
• Cyber Certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH preferred
• Experience supporting RMF documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations preferred
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance preferred
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work onsite
• U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results
• Create patch artifacts such as patch media and information assurance posture reports
• Run regression tests on the system
• Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems, applications and other assets
• Use DoD-approved scanning and assessment tools such as Nessus, STIG, Evaluate STIG and/or RADIX
• Create and maintain Linux Bash and Python scripts
• Develop systems security engineering solutions protecting embedded weapons systems
• Leverage Cyber Security, Software Assurance and Supply Chain Risk Management for Program Protection Implementation
• Collaborate with the Systems Security Engineering team on technically challenging assignments

Skills

Cybersecurity Analysis

Linux Bash Scripting

Python Scripting

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Cyber Certifications (CISSP, CEH)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Nessus

STIG

Evaluate STIG

RADIX

Job description

• Perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results
• Create patch artifacts such as patch media and information assurance posture reports
• Run regression tests on the system
• Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems, applications and other assets
• Use DoD-approved scanning and assessment tools such as Nessus, STIG, Evaluate STIG and/or RADIX
• Create and maintain Linux Bash and Python scripts
• Develop systems security engineering solutions protecting embedded weapons systems
• Leverage Cyber Security, Software Assurance and Supply Chain Risk Management for Program Protection Implementation
• Collaborate with the Systems Security Engineering team on technically challenging assignments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required
• Experience in system security engineering, network security, computer technology reverse engineering, cybersecurity or embedded security
• Experience with Linux Bash and Python scripting preferred
• Experience in SSE implementation throughout the entire life cycle preferred
• Cyber Certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH preferred
• Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations preferred
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance preferred
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work onsite
• U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity and Systems Security Engineering, with a strong focus on Linux Bash and Python scripting, as well as experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cybersecurity Analysis
• Linux Bash Scripting
• Python Scripting
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Cyber Certifications (CISSP, CEH)

Hard Skills

• Cybersecurity Analysis
• System Security Engineering
• Network Security
• Linux Bash Scripting
• Python Scripting
• Regression Testing
• Secure Configuration Validation
• Patch Artifact Creation
• Embedded Security
• Technical Writing

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CISSP
• GSLC
• CEH

Industry Keywords

• DoD Cybersecurity Standards
• Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Program Protection Implementation
• Supply Chain Risk Management

Tools & Technologies

• Nessus
• STIG
• Evaluate STIG
• RADIX