Cybersecurity Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description:

Ensures the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity services

Develops and designs security solutions to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information throughout the enterprise

Identifies, plans, and documents improvements to security controls currently in place

Develops and documents recommendations and courses of action (COAs) to solve complex cybersecurity problems

Develops and interprets cybersecurity requirements as part of the IT acquisition development process and assists in the formulation of cybersecurity/IT budgets

Plans and schedules the installation of new or modified security hardware, operating systems, and software applications

Ensures the assessment and implementation of identified computer and network environment fixes such as system patches and fixes associated with specific technical vulnerabilities as part of the Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management program

Guides the implementation of appropriate operational structures and processes to ensure an effective cybersecurity program, including boundary defense, incident detection, and response

Job Requirements:

Possesses an in-depth understanding and the ability to apply intermediate concepts of cyber engineering and cybersecurity

Maintains in-depth knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework

With no guidance, conducts cybersecurity engineering research and analysis, provides recommendations for the implementation of security mechanisms, and provides educational briefings on the recommended cybersecurity mechanism

Contributes substantive content to the development of cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework

Maintains comprehensive knowledge and understanding of DOD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) engineering efforts, across multiple engineering disciplines

With no guidance, evaluates functional operation and performance in light of test results and makes recommendations regarding C&A

Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of experience with cybersecurity or information assurance

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills.

TOP SECRET/SCI w/ CI Poly Required

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