Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid Job Description
Cybersecurity engineer, mid
provides experience of NIST SP 800-53, RMF implementation and provide recommendations in accordance with NIST FIPS 199.
Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid Duties & Responsibilities
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Supporting the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF)
In Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation, ensure information assurance controls are identified and implemented and collect the certification evidence required by the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Identify, analyze, and maintain PKI infrastructure tools for asymmetric and symmetric encryption, including elements and tools use in public/private key generation, key stores, CAs, hashing algorithms, and related NIST standards
Recommend policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data
Document and communicate cybersecurity artifacts following the RMF with integrated, cross-functional engineering teams in a fast paced highly technical environment
Support systems security engineering on the AWACS/AEW&C Programs
In ISSE, work with the Program's systems engineers to develop systems security requirement definition, functional (architectural) definition and product definition
In Program Protection/Anti-Tamper, support the development of the Program Protection planning and execute protection plans for critical program information and technologies
Responsible for interfacing with all aspects of the program
Provide System Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Information Assurance support to configures and/or validate secure systems and test products and systems to detect security weakness
Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: II, CE, IAT, IAM, TIA, CISSP, HP, CEH, GIAC
Education for Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the cybersecurity engineer, mid job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Engineering, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Management, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, General Management, Technical, Computer Science
Skills for Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid
Desired skills for cybersecurity engineer, mid include:
RMF
IA policies
NIST
FISMA
Policies
CNSSI 1253
NIST SP 800-30
Applicable regulations
DoD 8510
Desired experience for cybersecurity engineer, mid includes:
BA or BS degree in Systems Engineering or a related field preferred
BS degree in CS, Engineering, or Mathematics preferred
Domain Solution (CDS) processes preferred
Security certifications such as Security+ or equivalent IAT Level 2 certifications per DoD Instruction 8570 (8140) are required
Experience with DoD Instruction 8500.02 and DoD Instruction 8510.01
Successful completion of Security certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), are required within 12 months of hire
Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid Examples
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Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid Job Description
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Our company is looking to fill the role of cybersecurity engineer, mid. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for cybersecurity engineer, mid
- Perform Accreditation (Risk Management Framework) activities throughout each of the six (6) stages of the process
- Perform and/or evaluate vulnerability scans on systems utilizing approved network scanning tools and appropriate Government provided software and scanning tools
- Develops information systems security plans and procedures
- Provides system integration and coordination between THAAD components regarding Security Engineering and Information Assurance functions
- Participate in assessments of security engineering designs and implementation in all aspects of Security Engineering and Information Assurance
- Analyze system requirements and architecture to assess risks, threats and vulnerabilities of the product in accordance with accepted industry, professional, and government standards to ensure security design integrity, availability, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance
- Develop security requirements and coordinate with stakeholders
- Coordinate with testers to validate requirement coverage and impacts
- Perform requirements verification on system security engineering products
- Support and coordinate system certification with approving organization
Qualifications for cybersecurity engineer, mid
- Prior knowledge of cyber security, anti-tamper and/or secure computing
- Experience in Linux/Windows system administration and securing network devices
- Experience with ISO 2700 series and Common Criteria
- Experience with vulnerability and/or patch management
- Experience with the secure configuration
- Basic network knowledge to include routers, switches and/or firewalls
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a cybersecurity engineer, mid. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for cybersecurity engineer, mid
- Develop and implement advanced security features into military products
- Will closely work with researchers in the Cyber Security and Network Technology organization to research, develop, prototype and operationalize technologies across application areas ranging from airplane systems, embedded systems, communication systems, mobile devices
- Will involve original research to develop new technologies, building of prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility of the technologies, and the test and evaluation of prototypes in relevant airplane/other environments
- Defining, executing and leading applied research projects to develop new concepts in advanced cyber protection of the firmware, application software and networks that run in a wide array of our cyber physical systems
- Will work in a dynamic team environment, on small (1-2) to medium (3-6) person projects, where excellent interpersonal and communication skills are needed, and due to the research nature of the position, where software requirements are subject to evolve during the course of projects
- A small amount of domestic travel to support software integration and demonstration activities at remote sites will be required
- Cyber Security Systems Engineer responsible for applying an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, validate and verify lifecycle balanced information system security solutions
- Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system security requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
- Identifies assets and assesses risks, threats, and vulnerabilities of the product assets in accordance with accepted industry, professional, and government standards to ensure security design integrity, availability, confidentiality, non-repudiation and contract compliance
- Knowledgeable in secure manufacturing and anti-tamper design
Qualifications for cybersecurity engineer, mid
- DoD Secret clearance prior to starting in the position (requires US citizenship)
- Strong desire for experience in Certification & Accreditation (C&A) or Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
- Comp TIA Security+CE certification or equivalent/higher
- 3+ years of experience with system and network vulnerability analysis, risk assessment and risk mitigation analysis, security test and evaluation (ST&E), and contingency planning
- Knowledge of IA concepts and requirements
- HS diploma or GED and 3+ years of experience with information assurance or BA or BS degree in IT or Information Assurance and 1+ years of experience with information assurance
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a cybersecurity engineer, mid. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for cybersecurity engineer, mid
- Evaluates remediation recommendations and develops a cost to mitigate estimate
- Coordinates with system administrators, network and software engineers, test and validation engineers and program management on security related activities and requirements
- Travel (10%) will be required for meetings with customers, internal meetings, Works under minimal direction
- Applies knowledgeable of secure manufacturing and anti-tamper design
- Travel (10%) will be required for meetings with customers, internal meetings
- Develop installation, configuration, and deployment methods including scripting, use of APIs, orchestration, automation, and database services to support the integration and configuration of CDM tools and security technologies
- Work with architects, integration engineers, and developers to design solutions and improve data quality, security, and compliance or extend current capabilities and offerings to customers
- Work closely with management support teams and customer network and operations teams to establish and document requirements to complete implementation and configuration tasks
- Assess system designs to validate them against expected technical parameters
- Identify and manage solution dependencies with other systems and elements of the enterprise IT infrastructure
Qualifications for cybersecurity engineer, mid
- Linux or Windows Certification
- 2+ years of experience with the DoD and Navy
- Ability to develop technical documentation or reports
- Experience with working in the United States Navy
- Experience with aircraft a plus
- Ability to consolidate, analyze, create, and brief findings on vulnerabilities and associated risk
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Our growing company is hiring for a cybersecurity engineer, mid. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for cybersecurity engineer, mid
- Perform data validation, analysis, warehousing, and data mining
- Develop and maintain detailed installation documentation and SOPs as required
- Provide tool operations and maintenance support , Tier 3 customer support, and act as the subject matter expert
- Provide Tier 3 support to customers and act as the subject matter expert
- Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals
- Conduct systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews
- Recommend systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures
- Maintain cybersecurity posture during development of mission-critical software in support of unmanned systems, and intelligence gathering products for ground based systems
- Ensure cybersecurity posture during laboratory, ground and flight testing to validate software
- Generate required artifacts to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO)
Qualifications for cybersecurity engineer, mid
- Experience with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 Series Special Publications
- Experience with DoD/NIST Cybersecurity processes and artifact development
- Ability to lead and train junior staff
- Experience with DoD Cybersecurity policies, directives, DoD STIGs, and assessment tools
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity testing, vulnerability remediation, or Cyber risk assessment
- BA or BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
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Our growing company is looking for a cybersecurity engineer, mid. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for cybersecurity engineer, mid
- Create STIG’d software development environment, and end of sprint cyberscans for the development of FACE 3.0 and UCS version 3.4 Units of Portability (UoPs)
- This individual will support the GMD CCE in all elements to technically lead and execute the cyber work for the Cybersecurity Engineering (CSE) and Program Protection & Security (PP&S) organizations
- Cybersecurity Working Group (CSWG) and other technical boards
- Contract Management and Execution elements
- Estimation Activities
- High level cyber strategic initiatives
- Systems Security Engineering Management Plan (SSEMP)
- Cyber Engineering Implementation Plan (CEIP) execution
- Cyber Requirements generation and review
- Cyber Technical Execution Reviews
Qualifications for cybersecurity engineer, mid
- BA or BS degree or 4 years of experience in Cybersecurity or engineering
- 2+ years of experience with planning and executing comprehensive Cybersecurity test events, including identifying applicable security controls, analyzing assessment procedures, and identifying and using required tools, including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) or Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
- DoD Manual 8570, 01–M for IAT II Certification, including Security+CE required
- DoD Manual 8570, 01–M for IAM II Certification preferred
- DoD 8570–Compliant Certification, CISSP preferred
- BA or BS degree in IT, Information Assurance, or Engineering