Precise Systems

Cybersecurity Engineer

Precise Systems$77K — $129K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial field
  • DoD 8140 qualified
  • 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or related fields
  • Experience with Information Assurance tools like eMASS and ACAS
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain Risk Management Framework artifacts for system validation
  • Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments across network and application areas
  • Coordinate daily cybersecurity operations with program leads
  • Update RMF documents for systems with authorized operation status
  • Identify problems and present solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Present cybersecurity updates to high-level stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Life and accidental death coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee-managed leave and professional growth opportunities
  • STAR Award recognition program for exceptional performance
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to coordinate all cybersecurity activities to support, documentation, planning, and development. The ideal candidate will be able to perform the following duties, as well as possess the following education and experience.

Hybrid Work Disclaimer: This position may allow for hybrid work; however, employees must be able and willing to travel and provide in-office or on-site support as required by customer requirements, project demands, or business needs.

Duties:
  • Prepare, develop, and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, packages, and deliverables to support system validation and authorization to operate (ATO)
  • Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas
  • Coordinate day-to-day cybersecurity operations with program technical leads to discover cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop mitigation plans
  • Maintain RMF documents for system baseline variants that have achieved ATO
  • Work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion
  • Develop and deliver cybersecurity update presentations to high level stakeholders that incorporate analysis of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) controls and identified expected system and workload impacts

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a technical or managerial related discipline
  • DoD 8140 qualified to include relevant education, training, and certification(s) - equivalent to the former DoD 8570 IAT II at a minimum

Required Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in a Cybersecurity, Engineering, Test and Evaluation (T&E) or A&A related field.
  • Experience working with Information Assurance tools such as DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
  • Experience working with the Information Technology (IT) systems for a DoD or government agency
  • Experience leading Navy RMF projects, including A&A activities for up-to TS/SCI systems, and the preparation, direct development, and maintenance of RMF artifacts, packages, and deliverables
  • Experience implementing security controls and policies, performing cybersecurity compliance testing using industry standard tools, and performing vulnerability analysis and remediation of networks, systems, and communications protocols
  • Experience with eMASS, including Security Plan development and hands-on processing of packages through workflows, assisting with generating security policies, evaluating assessment documentation, and developing written security risks, mitigations, and recommendations
  • Experience with operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, networking, virtualization, or containers
  • Experience with architecture visualization, and developing and maintaining system artifacts, including Boundary Diagrams and Data Flow Diagrams
  • Must be a self-starter and be able to independently execute tasking with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Evaluate-STIG and tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
  • Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines
  • Experience implementing automation methodologies and processes
  • Experience deploying, implementing, maintaining, and integrating cybersecurity tools and applications in alignment with the current threat landscape, and analyzing risks and opportunities at both tactical and strategic levels
  • Experience with network engineering functions, including Windows, Linux, and virtual operating systems, security tools, platforms, and technologies, including network and web application firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and penetration tools
  • Experience with developing and maintaining cyber schedule, performance, and quality metrics within the systems development lifecycle and acquisition lifecycle
  • Experience with Navy initiatives and PMW 160 systems (e.g., Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Systems (CANES), Platform Application Services (PAS), Agile Core Services (ACS), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS))
  • Master's degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline
  • Operating System (OS) Certification(s) e.g., Windows, RedHat, Linux
  • Familiarity with OCF Platforms

Clearance Requirements:
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance

Must have current/active Top Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $77,571.36-$129,285.60 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package.

About Precise Systems

Precise Systems is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. Precise Systems provides professional services in the areas of program management, administrative support, engineering, logistics, and information technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Lexington Park, Maryland.
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