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Cyber Security Test Engineer

Mission Driven Research
Huntsville, AL Temporary
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

MDR is looking for an amazingly talented Cyber Security Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide Cyber Test support within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) supporting the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense Program Office (GMD).

What You'll Be Doing :

  • Assist in Security Plans (SSPs) development, Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
  • Perform technical work utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including analyzing and solving Information Assurance (IA)-related technical problems.
  • Ensures that system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed.
  • Confirm that all RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
  • Demonstrated abilities to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations with effective solutions.
  • Interface with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and ensure timely delivery of CDRL artifacts, while providing feedback to ensure the sufficiency and quality of cyber artifacts.
  • Periodically conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
  • Perform vulnerability / risk analysis of systems using expertise in relevant information systems security.
  • Track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with customer to resolve any findings.
  • Ensure that identified security controls are implemented and operating as intended through all phases of the lifecycle.

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and 7 years of related professional experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Experience with DoD's RMF and SSP processes.
  • What Desired Skills You'll Bring :

  • Experience Managing Cyber Task Orders (CTOs) reporting, mitigation, and compliance.
  • Experience in the Missile Defense Agency.
  • DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification (Sec ).
  • Position Requirements

  • Clearance Required
  • Secret

  • Position Level
  • FT / PT
  • Full Time

  • Years Related Work Experience
  • Education Level Required
  • 4-yr.

  • Travel Required?
  • True

  • Telework Allowed?
  • True

    Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email () or by phone by calling (256) 299-9288. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.

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