Systems Security Engineer (SSE), Journeyman

KAIROS, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

401K with matching

Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Rewards and recognition

Job summary

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

The role involves leading cybersecurity activities, drafting policies, and coordinating with leads to ensure posture and certifications are maintained. Minimum seven years in cyber within a DoD environment, a technical degree, and DoD 8570 IAT Level I/II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum seven (7) years of cyber-related experience in a DoD environment is highly desired.
• Must 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.
• Draft and review Program Documentation, Policies and Plans.
• Coordinate with PMA-268 Cyber Leads when changes affect cybersecurity posture or certifications.
• Lead product specific System Security Engineering activities for all systems within the IPT.
• Provide oversight of all IPT cybersecurity activities.
• Review system documentation to maintain SME knowledge of architecture and capabilities.
• Engage with IPT Leadership to address cybersecurity impacts on cost, schedule, or performance.
• Develop and maintain cyber schedule with a detailed WBS.
• Input for SOWs, DIDs, and CDRLs for IPT contract activities.
• Identify, define, and document system security requirements.
• Derive and trace cyber requirements.
• Track security measures to protect information and networks.
• Lead DFIA implementation, enclaves, and boundary protection.
• Lead system security certification and registration activities (e.g., CSfC, CDS).
• Coordinate Risk Management activities with cyber risk owners.
• Assist IPT ISSO with DoD RMF roles and responsibilities (CIA impacts, POAM review).
• Review hardware/software lists for potential issues.

Skills

Customer relations

Analytics

Documentation

Self-starter

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated SystemsSecurityEngineer(SSE), Journeyman, to join our team.

Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing full life cycle Cybersecurity, Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Additive Manufacturing, and Training and Education services focused on optimizing customers’ program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential.

This position will provide SystemsSecurityEngineering support to the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Program Office (PMA-268)locatedat Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Primary Duties:

• 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 affectthe system’ssecurity 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 Subject Matter Expert (SME) level knowledge of the system architecture, functionality andcapabilitie

• Work closely with the IPT Class Desk and IPT Leadership to ensure early engagement when cybersecurity items mayimpacttheprogram\'scost, schedule, or performance.

• Develop andmaintaina 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.

• IdentifyMission Essential Functions (MEF).

• Lead Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments.

• Understand vulnerabilities and attack vectors that canimpactthe cyber posture of the systems/environment.

• Identifyand 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 collaborative development of artifacts and data (Objective Quality Evidence, Mission Critical Function/Component Traceability).

• Lead DFIA implementation efforts through definition of enclaves and enclave boundary protection requirements.

• Lead system security certification and registration activities (e.g.CSfC, CDS, Cryptographic Modules).

• Lead IPT cybersecurity activities:

• Initiate,communicate,and coordinate with stakeholders and SMEs to address actions and RFIs required for IPT cybersecurity activitiesin a timely manner(no actions/RFIs to be stagnant for longer than 2 weeks).

• Lead IPT SSE Working Group (SSEWG) to:

• Coordinate with Contractors/Organizations supporting IPT cybersecurity efforts.

• Maintain awareness of authorization of Systems/Subsystems.

• Review all IPT cybersecurity CDRLs.

• Activelyparticipateas a stakeholder in change management processes to ensure cybersecurity posture is notimpacteddue to a change.

• Coordinate Risk Management (Opportunities, Issues, Risks) activities with Risk Managers (Cyber, PMA, Product) to document, socialize and work mitigation steps.

• Assist IPT ISSO with the following activitiesidentifiedin the PMA-268 Cyber RMF Roles and Responsibilities chart:

• Defining Information Types: work with engineering to ensure the proper information types for the system(s) areidentified.

• Approval of CIA:identifytheinitialCIA impact levels for the identified information types and socialize with the Class Desk for concurrence.

• Review POA&M: ensure awareness of all open findings andidentifyareas of concern that need to be socialized with the Class Desk when cost, schedule, or performance impacts areidentified. Assist the ISSO with mitigation identification for open findings.

• Review hardware/software lists: investigate potential issues (e.g.Open Source, foreign software).

• Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong customer relations, analytics, documentation skills

• Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality

• Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines

• Detail oriented

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues

• Ability to adapt to evolving technology

• Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise isrequired.

• Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree intechnical or scientific field from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of cyber-related experience in a DoD environment is highly desired

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

Clearance:

This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation:

While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000 to $145,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical Coverage
• Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer
• 401K Plan with Employer Matching
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Certification reimbursement program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group

To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/