Cyber Engineer - TekSynap

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cybersecurity and IT Project Management: Accountable for the end-to-end management of cybersecurity and IT projects, emphasizing alignment with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other compliance frameworks.
• Documentation and Compliance: Creates functional and technical documentation. Ensures project disciplines are followed, with strict adherence to RMF and FISMA guidelines.
• Resource Management: Oversees fiscal, operational, administrative, and human resources aspects of the project.
• Government Liaison: Serves as the primary liaison and point of escalation between the Contractor and Government entities, facilitating issue resolution and contractual discussions.
• Agile Framework Coordination: Coordinates and leads Agile ceremonies, ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in RMF in complex network and systems environments.
• Certification: IAT Level 3 (CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CASP+, GSLC, etc.)
• Knowledge and Skills: Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity policies, directives, and regulatory guidance. Proficient in technologies such as cloud computing environments, cybersecurity infrastructure, forensic analytics, and DoD Public Key Infrastructure.
• Experience in developing and managing Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and familiarity with RMF workflow tools like Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Security Clearance: NACI
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship

We are currently recruiting a Cyber Engineer for our IMCOM G9 Technology Services' project, with a requirement to possess and provide comprehensive knowledge of the seven steps associated with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and the Federal Information Systems Modernization Act (FISMA). This key role is not only pivotal in cybersecurity engineering but also in ensuring strict adherence to RMF and FISMA within the IMCOM G9 project’s scope.  You, as the Cyber Engineer will be instrumental in supporting the Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) mission, crucial for the welfare of Soldiers and Families in various garrisons and FMWR facilities. Your role involves a customer-focused approach, where you will be responsible for delivering precise cyber-related input. This includes the effective and efficient documentation of artifacts such as Security Plans, Implementation Plans, and Plan of Action & Milestones, along with providing the Fund with insightful management reports. Your ability to adapt to operational changes is essential for this position. As a Cyber Engineer, you will ensure that all cybersecurity activities are in strict alignment with the requirements of the IT systems, adhering to government standards and policies related to cybersecurity and RMF. You will serve as the principal interface between the cybersecurity team and government representatives, ensuring project alignment with the strategic objectives of IMCOM G9. Your responsibilities will encompass not only managing and coordinating cybersecurity initiatives but also overseeing functions from technical support to project execution. This role requires personnel who are fully trained or experienced in using RMF workflow tools such as the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).

This position demands a high level of expertise in IT project management, particularly in environments that require adherence to strict cybersecurity protocols and compliance frameworks. Your efforts will be instrumental in driving the project to successful completion, upholding the mission to support Soldiers and their Families effectively.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: On Site : San Antonio, TX
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: (Low, Medium, High) Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizen

NACI

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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