Cyber Security Engineer - Cleared On-site at The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Aurora, CO 80011
About the Job
JOB TITLE: CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER
JOB LOCATION: AURORA, CO
WAGE RANGE*: 90.00-95.00 PER HOUR
JOB NUMBER: 14258718
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience with cyber security engineering projects and programs for U.S. Government clients
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5+ years of engineering experience in cyber security
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-37, Continuous Monitoring IAW NIST 800-137, Patching IAW NIST 800-40, NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and analysis experience utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and DISA STIGs
• Develop and augment automation through scripting or programming and collaborating w/ teams for security functionality to meet cyber requirements
• Required Security Certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01 IAT-II for a Linux environment (e.g., Security+ CE and Linux OS Certification); NOTE: Obtaining Security+ certification is required at start
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Principal Cyber Security Engineering position supporting the operations and maintenance of custom solutions and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in Aurora, CO and Boulder, Colorado. This position requires work on-site at Aurora campus and some work will be performed at the customer location in Boulder. There are some specialized skillsets for this role: experience with vulnerability assessment and analysis experience utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and DISA STIGs to include hands on experience in manual hardening and system compliance and a firm understanding of security design concepts with ability to develop solutions to moderately complex IS compliance and security problems.
Work Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Onsite
Responsibilities to Anticipate:
• Ensure security compliance and vulnerability scanning/remediation across multiple platforms and networks
• Preparing documentation (artifacts and bodies of evidence) to support assessment and authorization (A&A) activities necessary to ensure system sustained Approval to Operate (ATO)
• Assisting in defining of cyber requirements and design solutions, providing guidance and direction related to security technologies, performing analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results, identifying, and implementing cybersecurity design, and preparing and maintaining engineering and security related documentation
• Applying knowledge of current IA policies as a contributor to the architecture and design of secure solutions to customer needs and requirements
Clearance Requirement: Must be a US Citizen with an active DOD Secret clearance. Top Secret/SCI Clearance is preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and enforcement through DevSecOps pipelines • Hands on experience in manual hardening and system compliance • Understanding of security design concepts with ability to develop solutions to moderately complex IS compliance and security problems • Experience with Agile, Scrum, HW and SW life-cycle management, & engineering change proposal processes • Hands-on technical experience as an individual contributor with documented skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: • Linux system administration • COTS and FOSS patch management/deployment experience • Strong communications skill with program leadership organizations • Ability to establish tasks and objectives and ensure the entire team understands and can work towards the vision and objectives • Ability to work in a team environment and work collaboratively across traditional engineering disciplines • Must be a self-starter capable of multitasking and efficiently managing your time
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
JOB LOCATION: AURORA, CO
WAGE RANGE*: 90.00-95.00 PER HOUR
JOB NUMBER: 14258718
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience with cyber security engineering projects and programs for U.S. Government clients
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5+ years of engineering experience in cyber security
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-37, Continuous Monitoring IAW NIST 800-137, Patching IAW NIST 800-40, NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and analysis experience utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and DISA STIGs
• Develop and augment automation through scripting or programming and collaborating w/ teams for security functionality to meet cyber requirements
• Required Security Certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01 IAT-II for a Linux environment (e.g., Security+ CE and Linux OS Certification); NOTE: Obtaining Security+ certification is required at start
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Principal Cyber Security Engineering position supporting the operations and maintenance of custom solutions and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in Aurora, CO and Boulder, Colorado. This position requires work on-site at Aurora campus and some work will be performed at the customer location in Boulder. There are some specialized skillsets for this role: experience with vulnerability assessment and analysis experience utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and DISA STIGs to include hands on experience in manual hardening and system compliance and a firm understanding of security design concepts with ability to develop solutions to moderately complex IS compliance and security problems.
Work Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Onsite
Responsibilities to Anticipate:
• Ensure security compliance and vulnerability scanning/remediation across multiple platforms and networks
• Preparing documentation (artifacts and bodies of evidence) to support assessment and authorization (A&A) activities necessary to ensure system sustained Approval to Operate (ATO)
• Assisting in defining of cyber requirements and design solutions, providing guidance and direction related to security technologies, performing analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results, identifying, and implementing cybersecurity design, and preparing and maintaining engineering and security related documentation
• Applying knowledge of current IA policies as a contributor to the architecture and design of secure solutions to customer needs and requirements
Clearance Requirement: Must be a US Citizen with an active DOD Secret clearance. Top Secret/SCI Clearance is preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and enforcement through DevSecOps pipelines • Hands on experience in manual hardening and system compliance • Understanding of security design concepts with ability to develop solutions to moderately complex IS compliance and security problems • Experience with Agile, Scrum, HW and SW life-cycle management, & engineering change proposal processes • Hands-on technical experience as an individual contributor with documented skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: • Linux system administration • COTS and FOSS patch management/deployment experience • Strong communications skill with program leadership organizations • Ability to establish tasks and objectives and ensure the entire team understands and can work towards the vision and objectives • Ability to work in a team environment and work collaboratively across traditional engineering disciplines • Must be a self-starter capable of multitasking and efficiently managing your time
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
Salary
90 - 95 /hour