Cyber Security Engineer- Huntsville AL

Softworld, Inc.
Huntsville / decatur, AL
18 May 2024

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Job Number: 240465

Cyber Security Engineer- Huntsville AL

Job Description

Clearance: Active Secret clearance

Summary: Our client is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer who will have experience to support system builds, implement information security best practices, security analysis, integration software installation and documentation of unique hardware and custom software in a multi-platform/multi-network environment during a full Risk Management Framework life cycle. You will also be required to assist Network/Server Administrators through Assessments and Authorizations, consult customers on Cyber related best practices, and respond to changing vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to Systems.

Responsibilities:

  • System accreditations/authorizations through the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). Experience with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assess and Authorize process preferred.
  • Understanding and validating NIST 800-53 Security Controls.
  • Understanding of the software assurance process Use of DoD mandated software including eMASS, ACAS, and McAfee HBSS preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing, implementing, and assessing DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DISA Security Requirement Guides (SRGs), and NSA Security Configuration Guides preferred.

Requirements:

  • Will direct and perform tasks dealing with system builds, documentation review, system security hardening, and vulnerability management/reporting.
  • Candidate should have technical troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework for Department of Defense Information Technology.
  • The ability to work independently and within a larger group of engineers and cybersecurity professionals.
  • Experience in the software assurance/approval process Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Candidate will research DoD policy and complete various security tasking.
  • Familiarity with DoD security compliance documents as they relate to Linux and Windows environments is desired.
  • Recent work experience as a senior-level or technical lead in a related position on a major program, project, or activity.
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret security clearance.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 10+ years of related experience; government contracting experience is desired.

Certification:
  • CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or other IAT-III certifications), Security+ Candidates without a current IAT-III Certification may be considered but must obtain full certification within 6 months of employment, under the condition they already possess a valid Security+ Certification.

General Comments

This is a 5 month contract to hire role

THIRD PARTY AGENCIES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND RECRUITERS NEED NOT APPLY. Applicants received from firms will not be considered. Subcontracting is not available for this position.
  • ID: #49956359
  • State: Alabama Huntsville / decatur 35804 Huntsville / decatur USA
  • City: Huntsville / decatur
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2023-05-18
  • Deadline: 2023-07-16
  • Category: Et cetera