Career Opportunities

• Exploit captured media and/or investigate computer security incidents in order to derive useful intelligence and enable mitigation of network vulnerabilities.

• Bachelors degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (including General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security).
• Relevant experience must include the design and/or development of computer or information systems, programming, computer or network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, and/or systems engineering.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required

• Completion of relevant military training, such as the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC), may be credited toward experience requirements. The 24-week JCAC course will count as six months of experience.

• Provides guidance to all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Analyzes user / business needs and functionality to plan and design software systems to meet those needs
• Creates advanced models and diagrams that show programmers the software code needed for an application
• Provides analysis for reports on software project specifications, activities, or status
• Guide and mentor more junior analysts
• Consult across multiple programs and/or contracts within a division

• 11+ years of full stack software engineering experience
• Proficiency with Angular
• Proficiency with Java
• Willing to develop and implement solutions in a dispersed team environment
• Experience working on a Scrum team supporting Lean Agile Framework
• Experience conducting routine quality assurance (QA) activities such as peer reviews
• Experience with Git and Jenkins
• Demonstrated experience with webservice design and development
• Experience with continuous integration / continuous development (CI/CD), test automation, and DevOps
• Familiar with Linux environments
• Experience translating system requirements from both formal and informal requirements into complex application interfaces
• Knowledge of Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), or direct database interfaces 
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 

• Experience implementing microservices (preferably micro frontend)
• Government customer architecture / engineering board experience
• Experience implementing AWS cloud solutions
• Experience with automated CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with distributed data architectures
• Experience discussing technical topics with non-technical people
• Puppet module development Terraform development
• Remains up to date in industry technical trends and new development to maintain current skills 
• Hands-on experience with Web Services (REST and SOAP)
• Familiar with AWS services and working in an AWS environment

• Assist with designing new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing products
• Communicate with the other engineering personnel to coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completion
• Conduct design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, able to be manufactured, and reliable
• Apply ASIC or FPGA place and route (P&R) tools with various libraries to create physical implementations of designs
• Develop and maintain documentation for the P&R design flows
• Assist with de-processing electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures
• Design new products and processes and improving and maintaining existing products
• Work with tool and library vendors to develop solutions for designers' P&R design challenges
• Perform the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures
• Integrate new P&R tools, P&R tool updates, and ASIC or FPGA design libraries into Government's computer aided design environment, documents the use of those tools and libraries, and Assist other physical designers to successfully complete their specific P&R design tasks
• Lead the designs of new products and processes and improve and maintain existing products
• Provide technical leadership to less experienced engineers
• Perform the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures and develops improved procedures
• Direct and check the work of other hardware design engineers
• Act as internal consultant providing technical guidance on most complex projects
• Develop novel procedures for reverse engineering of new component types
• Oversee the de-processing of electronic components and retrieving stored firmware or software using approved reverse engineering procedures

• Level 1-Three (3) years’ experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Level 2-Seven (7) years’ experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Level 3-Twelve (12) years’ experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional hardware design engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

• Perform or review technical security assessments of computing environments
• Identify points of vulnerability and recommend mitigation strategies
• Validate system security requirements and establish system security designs
• Design and integrate cybersecurity solutions for networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Build cybersecurity into systems deployed to operational environments
• Support development of security architectures
• Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks across the system lifecycle
• Support security planning, risk analysis, and certification activities
• Review certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance

• Twelve (12) years of ISSE experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Recent experience within the last five (5) years in cybersecurity principles and technologies, including access control, authentication, PKI, and enterprise security architecture
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance with IASAE Level II required

• Twenty (20) years of ISSE experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Recent experience within the last five (5) years in cybersecurity principles and enterprise security technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline
• A Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance with IASAE Level III required
• CISSP-ISSEP certification required for IASAE III compliance
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

• Design, implement, and assess system-level security controls
• Integrate security requirements into system architectures and engineering efforts
• Support secure configuration and deployment of hardware and software systems
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and contractual requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain system security posture

• Seven (7) years of experience as an ISSE on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline
• Four (4) additional years of ISSE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IASAE Level II, IAM Level II, or higher required

• Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSE on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:
  • Current security tools
  • Hardware/software security implementation
  • Communication protocols
  • Encryption techniques and tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IASAE Level II, IAM Level II, or higher required
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

• Provide management oversight for information assurance and cybersecurity programs
• Coordinate implementation of IT security policies and security control requirements
• Manage and maintain the operational security posture of systems and enclaves
• Oversee vulnerability management and risk assessment activities
• Manage configuration control and security-related change management processes
• Assess and document security impacts of system modifications
• Oversee preparation and review of SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, and authorization packages
• Support and guide security authorization activities under RMF
• Provide leadership and oversight to ISSOs and engineering staff
• Interface directly with Government stakeholders to achieve cybersecurity objectives

• Ten (10) years of experience in security authorization and RMF-based environments
• Experience with security tools, hardware/software security implementation, encryption, and/or communication protocols
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering, or related field
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance with IAM Level II required

• Twelve (12) years of experience in security authorization
• Experience with security tools, authorization techniques, incident management, and enterprise security architecture
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering, or related field
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance with IAM Level III required
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

• Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53 and RMF processes
• Experience briefing senior leadership and government customers
• Familiarity with enterprise security architecture and system engineering integration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support the program’s Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity posture by developing, implementing, and maintaining security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and maintenance of security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance with requirements for processing classified information.
• Maintain configuration management (CM) of security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware, ensuring all changes are tracked and evaluated for security impact.
• Provide daily support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in maintaining appropriate security posture for systems, programs, and enclaves.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments to support certification and accreditation processes.
• Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms for assigned systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and enforce IT security programs, policies, and operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of system configurations, upgrades, and security controls for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, and network devices.
• Develop and maintain documentation in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies, supporting ongoing NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance.
• Serve as the approval authority for information systems under assigned control.

Qualifications

• • Current security tools and techniques
  • Hardware/software security implementation
  • Communication protocols
  • Encryption techniques/tools

• • Four (4) additional years of ISSO experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Certifications: DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher (e.g., CAP, GSLC, or Security+ CE).

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of NIST RMF, DoD, and ODNI security policies and procedures.
• Proven experience performing risk assessments and managing security documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to maintaining system compliance and security posture.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required

• Support implementation and enforcement of information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Maintain operational security posture for assigned systems or programs
• Assist with management of security aspects of information systems and perform day-to-day security operations
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance with classified processing requirements
• Perform vulnerability and risk assessment activities
• Support configuration management (CM) of security-relevant hardware, software, and firmware
• Manage changes to systems and assess associated security impacts
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, and supporting authorization documentation
• Track user identification and authentication mechanisms
• Support system authorization activities under RMF

• Eight (8) years of combined work-related experience in IT, cybersecurity, or security authorization
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering, or related discipline
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of relevant work-related experience may be substituted
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance with IAM Level I required

• Ten (10) years of combined work-related experience in IT, cybersecurity, or security authorization
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering, or related discipline
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of relevant work-related experience may be substituted
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance with IAM Level I required
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

• Maintain and oversee system security posture and compliance
• Implement and manage security controls and authorization processes
• Apply knowledge of security tools, encryption technologies, and communication protocols
• Support hardware and software security implementation
• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to address vulnerabilities and risk
• Ensure systems meet applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:
  • Current security tools
  • Hardware/software security implementation
  • Communication protocols
  • Encryption techniques and tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAM Level I or higher required

• Fifteen (15) years of experience as an ISSO on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:
  • Current security tools
  • Hardware/software security implementation
  • Communication protocols
  • Encryption techniques and tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Four (4) additional years of ISSO experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAM Level I or higher required
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

• Maintain and oversee system security posture and compliance
• Implement and manage security controls and authorization processes
• Apply knowledge of security tools, encryption technologies, and communication protocols
• Support hardware and software security implementation
• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to address vulnerabilities and risk
• Ensure systems meet applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:
  • Current security tools
  • Hardware/software security implementation
  • Communication protocols
  • Encryption techniques and tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAM Level I or higher required

• Fifteen (15) years of experience as an ISSO on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:
  • Current security tools
  • Hardware/software security implementation
  • Communication protocols
  • Encryption techniques and tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Four (4) additional years of ISSO experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAM Level I or higher required
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required