Sr Cyber Security Engineer - Military veterans preferred

 Job Summary: 

ITS, LLC. is seeking a Sr Cyber Security Engineer to join our team at Vandenberg SFB, CA. Would you like to join a highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineering (CSE) team that paves the way for Department of Defense space systems? Join our team of engineers providing cutting-edge cybersecurity tests and operations to emerging Launch Range assets.  If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
  

Key Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Cybersecurity enterprise engineering support across the Launch and Test Range System (LTRS)
• Work multiple projects and initiatives to ensure target dates and goals are achieved
• Support DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance with RMF process
• Develop, modify, and review A&A documentation
• Analyze the architectures of IT systems for compliance with DoD policies; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as ACAS, SCAP, and execution of STIGs
• Assess the risk of IT systems documenting them in formal risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the A&A process
• Organize, develop, and present briefings, written summaries, and written reports incorporating narrative, tabular and/or graphic elements
• Provide CS Subject Matter Expertise (SME) engineering support to project teams
• Support proposals (internal and externally funded)
• Determine the security posture and CS authorization readiness of systems and architectures
• Support of engineering design teams by assessing network and system security design features and making recommendations concerning overall security accreditation readiness and compliance with CS guidance and best practices
• Prepare and execute detailed computer system analysis, including interim and final reports and presentation of analysis data
• Research policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, and apply under specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems
• Conduct Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking, understanding and application of mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of DIACAP, RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management
• Strong technical skills
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, to interact with team members and customers
• Experience working in a team environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Software and application security evaluation skills using automated software evaluation tools.
• Network and/or System Administration technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Linux/Unix operating systems, Cisco products, VMWare/virtualization, and Cross Domain Solutions/Guards.
• Ability to prepare and execute detailed computer system analysis, including interim and final reports and presentation of analysis data.
• Ability to research policies, procedures, standards, and guidance and apply them under specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems.
• Ability to conduct Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking, understanding and application of mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management.

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field.
• Master’s degree in STEM-related field preferred.
• Two or more years of Cybersecurity engineering-related experience.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Strong project and resource management skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, to interact with team members and customers..

Clearance Requirement:

• Secret clearance

Salary Note:

• In compliance with California's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is based on education, experience, and responsibilities. 

ITS, LLC. is an equal-opportunity employer to include veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

U.S. Citizenship is required.