Senior Cyber Security Engineer - RMF - San Antonio TX - Serco North America

Are you a Cyber Security Engineer looking for a place where you can make a difference every day? Serco is the place for you! We have an exciting opportunity in San Antonio, TX supporting the United States Army.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer your NACI clearance.

Serco supports the US Army as a prime for their IMCOM contract.  Our team monitors, evaluates, and maintains systems and procedures to protect the data systems and databases from unauthorized access. These systems are deployed world-wide and to allow our Service Members and their families access to services they use daily.

You will be part of a small, high performance team that works closely with the customer to deliver quality systems. The team has been recognized by the Army and IMCOM for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.

We are looking for someone with flexibility and desire to engage as part of a small, high-performance team. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to protect the data systems and databases from unauthorized users. Identify potential threats and respond to reported security violations. Determine causes of security breaches and research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures to protect data from future violations. Assist in educating users on security procedures. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage efforts to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) IT system Authority to Operate for various unclassified systems.
• Recommend best practice procedures and documentation methods in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Work as a member of a team for collaborative efforts amongst internal employees, customer personnel and third-party contractor personnel in Information Assurance tasks.
• Compile and enter data and security artifacts in support of the development/maintenance of System Security Plans and Risk Management Framework accreditation packages for IT systems within eMASS.
• Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to protect the data systems and information from unauthorized users.
• Identify potential threats and respond to reported security violations.
• Determine causes of potential security breaches and research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures to protect data from future violations.
• Exercise vigilance in emerging threats while assessing necessary actions through IAVM’s.
• Assist in educating users on security practices, procedures, threat awareness and best practices.
• Inform and provide reports to government customer regarding program information assurance issues.
• Coordinate with government personnel and others to gain approvals and achieve Authority to Operate.
• Develops and manages appropriate Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Manages ongoing security operations to include ensuring compliance with system patches, updates, and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) actions.
• Potentially engage in surge efforts involving other engineering and administrative activities within the project team to meet deadlines.
• Identify potential threats and respond to reported security violations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NACI Clearance or higher
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II (CISSP certification or approved alternative)
• U.S. Citizenship
• 5 years of experience (Cybersecurity experience Highly preferred) or High School diploma with 8 years of experience (Cybersecurity experience Highly preferred)
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or similar discipline 
• Experience in consulting directly with military customers
• Experience in programming for military systems
• Travel may be required estimated up to 10% of the time

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience in Army Emass
• The ideal candidate will be proficient in writing, either technical or creative; strong skillset in completing autonomous research with potentially little guidance
• Experience shepherding packages in obtaining and maintaining, authority to operate from cradle to grave using the Risk Management Framework

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military, their families, and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration.  It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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