Cyber Security Systems EngineerPlease note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.
Minimum Qualifications SummaryCertification & Education - Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
- Must be able to complete a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 (T5) or Tier 5 Review (T5R) of the SSBI. This applies to all IA and Cybersecurity tasks.
- Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
- Must be able to complete an in-scope (per current DoD 6-year reinvestigation requirement), favorable, ST5 investigation (to include SBPR, PPR, T5R, or current enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) program), adjudicated for SCI eligibility by the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of performance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.
- Current DoD IAT certification Level II or above, NET + certified and Voice/Video Network Certification, preferably CISCO certified
- Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Must possess and maintain professional certification at the DoD IAT II or above level
- Higher education degree in Cyber Security or related field preferred
Experience Required - Preferred: Prior experience and operational knowledge of planning, design, implementation, operation and reporting of cyber security systems and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation of new or existing systems and capabilities
- Preferred: Prior experience and operational knowledge of CENTCOM Cyber Tasking Orders (CCTOs), Marine Corps Enterprise Network OpDirs and track to completion
- Preferred: Prior experience and operational knowledge of security configuration of networks, monitoring systems, activating remote terminals as well as tracking and resolving Cyber incident reports
- Five years' military experience
Job ObjectiveUnder a five-year contract, the Cyber Security Systems Engineer will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the Cyber Security Systems Engineer will support the Communication Directorate (G-6) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The G-6 provides communication support to MARCENT as well as command, control, communications, and computer (C4) policy advocacy to CENTCOM Communications (CCJ6) and HQMC agencies. The G-6 conducts C4 planning and validation for USMC forces operating in the CENTCOM AOR.
Responsibilities - Provide services for the planning, design, implementation, operation and reporting of cyber security systems and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation of new or existing systems and capabilities
- Provide technical and operational support including subject matter expertise for accreditation of systems in the Service RMF tool, remediation of vulnerabilities, and training of Military staff in correct cybersecurity processes
- Review the security configuration of networks, monitoring systems, activating remote terminals as well as tracking and resolving Cyber incident reports and problems related to vulnerabilities
- Receive, acknowledge, interpret and respond to CENTCOM Cyber Tasking Orders (CCTOs), Marine Corps Enterprise Network OpDirs and track to completion
- Develop Cyber Security diagrams that include operation and system level views while executing sound change management processes and assist in developing and executing the Command Cyber Security Training and Education Program
Education & Certification - Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
- Must be able to complete a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 (T5) or Tier 5 Review (T5R) of the SSBI. This applies to all IA and Cybersecurity tasks.
- Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
- Must be able to complete an in-scope (per current DoD 6-year reinvestigation requirement), favorable, ST5 investigation (to include SBPR, PPR, T5R, or current enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) program), adjudicated for SCI eligibility by the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of performance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.
- Current DoD IAT certification Level II, NET + certified and Voice/Video Network Certification, preferably CISCO certified
- Must possess and maintain professional certification at the DoD IAT II or above level
- Higher education degree in Cyber Security or related field preferred
Security Clearance - Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance
Work Location - MARCENT, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
- Travel: Contractor personnel must support the projected travel in support of government requirements to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, which includes but not limited to the following countries: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Djibouti, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, and Greece. The ideal candidate will be available for travel on less than 24 hours-notice to support personnel recovery and training for forward deployed forces. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to execute OCONUS travel throughout the Central Command (CENTCOM) AOR.
