Cybersecurity Engineer Principal

Title: Cybersecurity Engineer Principal

Location: Patrick Space Force Base, FL

Clearance: Secret Clearance

Citizenship Requirement: Yes

Req #: 3831

Salary: $99,000 – $115,000

As a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.

This position is located at Patrick Space Force Base.

This position is eligible for a (hybrid) telecommuting schedule.

Tasks for this position must be performed largely on-site, but later assignments may be performed remotely.

Essential Functions

• Provide Cybersecurity (CS) engineering in support to the Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) across the enterprise.
• Plan, organize, prioritize and 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 and project requirements; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as ACAS, SCAP, and execution of STIGs.
• Assess the CS 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) support to project teams.
• Support proposals by developing estimates for Cybersecurity schedules and labor (internal and externally funded).
• Determine the security posture and CS authorization readiness of systems and architectures.
• Support engineering design teams by assessing network and system security design features and making recommendations concerning overall security accreditation readiness and compliance using CS guidance, project requirements and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Required Skills

• 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 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 DIACAP, RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management.
  
  
  

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field.
• Master’s degree in a STEM-related field preferred.
• Five or more years of Cybersecurity engineering related experience.
• Strong technical skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, to interact with team members and customers.
• Experience leading a team and providing technical direction.
  
  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IASAE II (CASP CE, CISSP (or Associate), or CSSLP), or be able to obtain within 180 days of start date
• Ability to travel 20%
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
  
  
  

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ***

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.