Bachelor's degree in Systems, Computer, Electrical Engineering, or IT Cybersecurity
5-10 years relevant engineering experience
2-5 years of IT troubleshooting experience, including networking and firewalls
Active Final DoD SECRET clearance
Familiarity with NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework
Responsibilities
Serve as a control systems security consultant for COLUMBIA Class test programs
Support continuous monitoring of control systems security risk assessments
Create and implement processes for system security compliance
Conduct training for staff on control systems security practices
Collaborate with component engineers to resolve security issues
Analyze DoD/DoN platform IT systems and develop security plans
Review vendor software for cybersecurity compliance
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for continuous professional development
Engagement with cutting-edge technology in shipboard cybersecurity
Involvement in critical national defense projects
Opportunity to work closely with senior engineers and industry experts
Full Job Description
Overview
Department 425, Electrical System Software and Cybersecurity - Shipboard Cybersecurity team, is seeking a Control Systems Security Engineer. The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as a control system security consultant for the electric and propulsion plant for COLUMBIA Class test programs. This position is located at our Philadelphia, PA site.
Experience and Knowledge
The role of the control systems security engineer is to support continuous monitoring and enforcement of control systems security risk assessments. This includes following and writing processes for continuous improvement and operation. This also includes writing and providing training to enforce control systems security compliance. The objective is to ensure that cybersecurity requirements are implemented and validated and track requirements that are not being met. Related responsibilities include equipment research, project management, risk management, preparing presentations, and participating in customer meetings.
Control System Security Engineers on our team typically perform the following types of work:
Troubleshooting various pieces of shipboard and prototypic equipment
Training of operations, test, and engineering personnel on control systems security and IT component access
Work in close collaboration with component engineers to resolve control systems security discrepancies and IT system issues
DoD/DoN platform information technology system analysis, development of security control implementation plans, system certification and continuous monitoring
Design, implementation, operation and maintenance of sensitive unclassified and classified computing systems in accordance with NAVSEA processes
Review of equipment vendor software deliverables to evaluate compliance with cybersecurity requirements
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Systems, Computer, Electrical Engineering or IT Cybersecurity
5-10 years of relevant system engineering and/or engineering experience
Experience with risk management framework (RMF)
Active Final DoD SECRET clearance
Preferred:
Master's degree in Systems/Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
2-5 years of IT troubleshooting including advanced networking, firewalls, group policy, and auditing
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent certification
Understanding of NIST 800-53 security controls
US Navy submarine service
Experience in security of control systems
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