Cyber Security Engineer

Persistent Systems is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer with a focus in Information Security to join our growing team. As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be a critical member of the Persistent Program Team. The position will be based in one of our office locations (New York City headquarters, Ft Collins CO, Pinehurst NC), with a headquarters base as the preferred location. This Cyber Security Engineer will possess strong core competencies in Project Management and Information Security in the US Defense and related industries to work closely with the Engineering team. Duties will span Information Security project management on assigned programs involving Wave Relay® MANET communications for customers ranging from Government, Intelligence Operations, or non-Government. This individual will play a pivotal role in communicating our customers’ technical challenges in Information Security to our engineering department and solving problems. This person will also be integral to engineering product development and work closely across the Persistent Systems team including Sales, Contracts, Field Operations, Product Management, Engineering, Quality, and Programs.

Position Responsibilities

Managing Information Security project management for product development, certification, sustainment, and policy adherence

Managing all aspects of Government projects, including project plans, project support personnel, deliverables, modifications, updates, and responses

Maintaining all project management data, including project plans, project schedules, project budgets, risk management, requirements management, and project tasks

Working directly with the Project Specialist and / or other stakeholders across departments to ensure project budget and personnel reporting is accurately reported.

Leading project teams to execute projects on time, within budget, while meeting customer requirements

Liaising between Government Program Managers and other company stakeholders

Working with customers to complete required Government forms and support Authority to Operate (ATO) Lifecycle. This includes preparing, submitting, and maintaining ATO documentation, and driving the process.

Maintaining understanding of Information Security for all network and communications systems and Government policies and procedures.

Support and facilitate engineering projects including new product/solution development, product changes, and customer integration

Work effectively across the company to leverage all functional areas in the design, development, and deployment of Wave Relay® MANET solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree – preferred disciplines: Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or another scientific field

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar certification

5 years of experience managing technical projects, technical writing, and proposal writing

Familiarity with Risk Management Framework security controls (NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DISA STIGs, FIPS 140, NIAP, Common Criteria)

2 years of networking experience

Proficiency using MS Office and MS Project to manage project execution

Experience managing multiple simultaneous tasks and competing priorities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Must be available to travel up to 30% of the time

Ability to obtain United States Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional certification (PMP)

OSCP, CCENT, CCNA, or other similar technical certifications

Master’s degree – preferred disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or another scientific field, or master's degree in business administration

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Minimum three years of experience in risk analysis and progress reporting

Minimum three years of experience working with customer organizations such as large sized entities, within US Government is a plus

Minimum three years of experience working with mid-size or larger Commercial organizations

Minimum three years of experience with Embedded Linux

Minimum three years of experience in electromagnetic capability (EMC) testing and design

Knowledge of US Government cybersecurity policies and procedures

Experience with Wave Relay® MANET and/or other MANET offerings

Experience with the following: MANET or Wave Relay®, supporting Line of Site and Beyond Line of Site communication networks, and Land Mobile and Tactical Radio Systems.

Understanding of hardware and software concepts, and networking concepts such as IP routing and switching, VPN architectures, and OSI model layers 1-3

Experience with industry-standard project management, analytical, and graphics software/tools such as Microsoft Office / Project / Teams / Access / Visio, Adobe in Design

The base pay for this role can vary from $150,000 to $170,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.