Cybersecurity Engineer

Tyto Athene

$100K — $115K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of IT security experience with a focus on RMF and A&A processes.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field; or associate degree with 6+ years of cybersecurity experience.
  • Intermediate level knowledge in Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) (IAT Level II).
  • Deep understanding of DOD cybersecurity policies and system authorization processes.
  • Proficiency with DISA tools, STIG Viewer, and eMASS functionality.
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide cybersecurity engineering support throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Apply the risk management framework (RMF) to ensure compliance with NIST and DoD standards.
  • Implement RMF lifecycle steps to secure system authorization and operation.
  • Support cybersecurity architecture and the authorization process to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Identify and implement cybersecurity best practices aligned with DOD and Navy strategies.
  • Assist management with information security policy analysis and program execution.
  • Engage with stakeholders to interpret requirements and budgets, and conduct ongoing monitoring.
  • Review vulnerability scans and assess compliance with technical implementation guidelines.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) match contributions.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance, and Life Insurance.
  • Referral bonuses for employee recommendations.
  • Professional development reimbursement for career growth.
  • Parental leave for new parents.
Full Job Description
Description

Tyto Athene is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a Government Program Management Office in Virginia Beach, VA.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide cybersecurity engineering support as part of the system development life cycle (SDLC). Ensure security requirements are integrated into the system architecture, design, development, testing, assessment, authorization, delivery, and sustainment.
  • Apply the cybersecurity risk management framework (RMF) to program information systems in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 (RMF for Information Systems and Organizations) and DoDI 8510.01 (RMF for DoD Information Technology).
  • Implement the RMF life cycle steps to achieve system authorization and operation. Build, maintain, and track system’s cybersecurity baselines and security authorization documentation to the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
  • Provide support to cybersecurity architecture and assessment & authorization (A&A) processes, ultimately leading to Authority to Operate (ATO) decision.
  • Identify and employ cybersecurity best practices for the organization. Create a well-informed plan based on DOD and Navy cybersecurity strategy and manage the adaption process. Incorporate security management into hardware, software, and applications.
  • Assist Government managers with information security oversight, policy analysis, IT product acquisition, and program execution in accordance with NIST SP 800-39 (Managing Information Security Risk: Organization, Mission, and Information System View) and the DoDI 8500.01 (Defense Cybersecurity Program).
  • Engage with Program Office managers and technical stakeholders to interpret technical requirements, standards/policies, architectural artifacts, budget development, implementation, auditing, program briefs, and continuous monitoring.
  • Review Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) vulnerability scans. Review, analyze and evaluate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) content for each applicable system component.
  • Prepare and review documentation to include Systems Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Plans (SAP), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), A&A packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
Qualifications

Required:

  • Four (4) or more years of experience in IT security, including RMF methodology and A&A.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or other related technical discipline; or Associate’s Degree and six (6) or more years of cybersecurity experience.
  • Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Intermediate Level knowledge/skills (IAT Level II), with specific course completion or renewal certificate.
  • Exceptional understanding of DOD cybersecurity policies, RMF steps and structure, A&A process, and gaining system authorization to operate (ATO).
  • Ability to operate and execute DISA tools, STIG Viewer, eMASSter and a strong familiarity with eMASS functionality.
  • Strong communication skills with all levels of the IT workforce and can translate complex technical topics for senior decision-makers. Prepare/deliver presentations to leadership.

Desired:

  • Familiarity with Department of the Navy cybersecurity policies, organizations, and missions.
  • Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Advanced Level knowledge/skills (IAT Level III).

Location:

  • Virginia Beach, VA

Clearance:

  • Secret Clearance required
About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $100,000-$115,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

 

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