Lead Cybersecurity Engineer/Scientist w/Secret Clearance

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: North Charleston, SC area (contractor facility within 15 miles of NIWC Atlantic). Remote/telework may be approved
• Type of environment: Officeenvironment
• Noise level:Medium
• Work schedule: Core hours (0800-1700), Monday through Friday.Occasional extended hours during testing events
• Amount of Travel: Minimal (10- 20%).CONUSprimarily, limited OCONUS

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

Responsibilities

TekSynapis seekingaLead Cybersecurity Engineer / Scientist to join ourteamatDefense Health Agency toprovidetechnical leadership for cybersecurity assessment and authorization activities supporting DHA systems and enclaves. Responsibilities include RMF implementation, IV&V testing, vulnerability assessment, STIG validation, and development of authorization packages for NIWC Atlantic managed cybersecurity efforts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 15 years DoD engineering/cybersecurity; managerial experiencerequired
• RMF lifecycle implementation experience
• STIG validation experience
• IV&V cybersecurity testing experience
• eMASSexperience
• Vulnerability assessment experience
• Enterprise network security experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• IAM Level III Certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP, GSLC, CCISO)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Clearance

• Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Lead Technical Engineer for cybersecurity assessment and authorization execution
• Lead implementation of RMF controls across systems, enclaves, and sites
• Develop andmaintainSecurity Assessment Plans (SAP)
• Develop cybersecurity test procedures aligned to NIST and DoD guidance
• Conduct security control assessments across technical, operational, and management controls
• Perform Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) testing activities
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS, HBSS, and related tools
• Analyze vulnerability scan results andidentifyremediation actions
• Develop Security Assessment Reports documenting findings and recommendations
• Perform reassessment of remediated controls and update test results
• Provide technical leadership for RMF package development
• Support creation of SSP, SAR, POA&M, and supporting artifacts
• Conduct system security architecture reviews
• Evaluate enclave and system boundary definitions
• Perform risk assessments and residual risk analysis
• Support development of authorization packages ineMASS
• Provide technical validation of RMF artifacts
• Support validation readiness review activities
• Support IV&V test event planning and execution
• Provide technical oversight of STIG implementation
• Develop cybersecurity test matrices and validation procedures
• Support automated tool development for cybersecurity testing
• Analyze ACAS data and generate vulnerability reports
• Support automation of STIG assignment and test planning
• Provide cybersecurity engineering support for DHA toolsets
• Support development of dashboards and reporting metrics
• Providetechnical guidance to cybersecurity analysts and engineers