Information Security Engineer II
C6I Services currently searching for a Information Security Engineer II at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.
Theatre: USNORTHCOM
Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland
Title: Information Security Engineer II
Program:
- Support a critical modernization effort of the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) in order to satisfy the vision of Program Executive Office (PEO) Command Control Communications - Tactical (C3T) and Project Manager Mission Command.
- This effort is to meet the government’s objective to modernize the underlying AFATDS architecture, redesign the AFATDS front-end to a fully web- and role-based user interface, integrate available common services made available through the Army’s Common Operating Environment (COE), and incorporate advanced embedded training technologies to aid in operator-initiated system instruction and refresher training.
Responsibilities:
- Areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to, IT Security Strategy, Cyber Security, and Compliance and Risk Management to protect the customer’s information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording and destruction
- Applies information security engineering experience to perform functions such as systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management
- Analyzes designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems
- Establish a system security engineering (SSE) process and strategies to plan, organize, and manage program efforts to achieve maximum security and survivability of the system
- Research, develop, implement, test and review a software system’s information security IAW DoD/NIST RMF/ICD-503/DIACAP requirements to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. In this role, the ISSE candidate will direct the contracting team about security measures, explain potential threats, implement security measures, and monitor applications in order to meet or exceed all DoD/NIST RMF requirements, resulting in faster and more accurate software releases
- Serve as the government program office’s Information Assurance point of contact to support Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Authority to Connect (ATC) certifications that will be required for releases of the developed program
- Develop and maintain system-specific Security Controls Test Matrix (SCTM), Security Assessment Report, Risk Assessment Report, POA&M, Application Security and Development Checklists, and other artifacts supporting certification and accreditation paperwork in accordance with RMF and JSIG
- Work closely with software engineers supporting and troubleshooting the deployment of software
- Perform within an agile program environment.
- Other duties as required
- Use a range of educational technologies in support of synchronous, asynchronous and self-service teaching and learning.
Qualifications:
- BS degree in related field and 8-12 years prior relevant experience
- MS degree in related field and 6-10 years prior relevant experience
- Understanding of DoD 8510, NIST 800.53 Risk Management Framework, ICD-503, DIACAP
- Familiarity with the security aspects of a variety of technologies in the following areas: IdAM, hardening tools, communications protocols, Windows OS platforms, database design/admin, hand held devices
- CISSP certification or willingness to achieve a CISSP within six months of employment to satisfy the requirement of a Level III IASAE, in accordance with DoDD 8140.01 (nee, 8570.01)
- Demonstrated experience driving cybersecurity products to multiple different programs and teams in accordance with each program’s schedule
- Able to multi-task, self-assign work, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Good verbal and written skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)
- US Citizenship is required with an active Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automated unit test and test driven development concepts, tools, and languages
- Demonstrated strong background in Safety Engineering and application of Safety Standards (MIL-STD-882; Joint Software System Safety Handbook)
- Demonstrated strong performance as a technical leader working in a multi-contractor, on-site and virtual environment
- Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel
- Hazard and Causal factor analysis
- Experience on a computer system for weapons control
- Experience with AFATDS, Army Common Operating Environment (COE) or other PM MC systems
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance
TO APPLY:Please send your resume or CV to careers@c6iservices.com with the Job Title as the subject line
C6I Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
