Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Permanent Sr. Cyber Security Engineer~ Hybrid~ 9/80 Schedule

Job Location: Goleta, CA 93117

Onsite Requirements:

Risk Management framework

security assessments,

vulnerability management

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team, focusing on the security assessment and risk management of IT systems embedded within tactical vehicles. This role will be critical in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data and systems operating in challenging and dynamic environments. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and demonstrable experience applying it to complex, real-world systems. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Job Responsibilities:

Risk Management Framework (RMF) Implementation: Lead and execute the RMF process for IT systems within tactical vehicles, from system categorization (SP 800-60) through security control selection (SP 800-53), implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.

Security Assessments:Conduct comprehensive security assessments of tactical vehicle IT systems, including hardware, software, and network configurations. This includes vulnerability scanning, penetration testing (where appropriate and authorized), security architecture reviews, and configuration analysis.

Documentation:Prepare and maintain detailed RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Risk Assessments, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other required artifacts. Ensure documentation is compliant with relevant standards and regulations.

Security Control Implementation and Validation:Work with engineering and IT teams to implement and validate security controls on tactical vehicle systems. This may involve hands-on configuration of systems, development of security hardening guidelines, and collaboration on system design.

Vulnerability Management:Identify, analyze, and prioritize vulnerabilities discovered through assessments or continuous monitoring. Develop and recommend remediation strategies, working with technical teams to implement solutions.

Compliance:Ensure that all security activities and documentation comply with relevant Department of Defense (DoD) instructions, NIST publications (specifically 800-series), and other applicable regulations and policies (e.G., DoDI 8510.01, DoDI 8500.01).

Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, system administrators, program managers, and government representatives, to ensure security is integrated throughout the system lifecycle.

Continuous Improvement:Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to tactical vehicle systems. Recommend improvements to security processes and technologies.

Travel:This position may require travel to test facilities, potentially up to 33% travel, occasional travel for 1-2-week periods.

Additional Responsibilities:Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization. Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings. Lead less experienced engineers.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a demonstrated focus on applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This experience must include performing security assessments of IT systems.

Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-37, SP 800-53, SP 800-60, SP 800-160, and other relevant NIST publications

Experience conducting security assessments, including vulnerability scanning and security architecture review

Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, specifically Nessus or ACAS

Experience with a variety of security assessment tools, such as static code analyzers, dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools, or network analysis tools

Proficiency in both Linux and Windows operating systems

Experience with scripting in one or more common scripting languages (e.G., Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl)

Experience with the configuration, security hardening, and/or troubleshooting of network hardware

Experience with security hardening techniques for operating systems (e.G., Windows, Linux), network devices, and applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

S. Citizenship required and must have the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance now or within 6 months

Ability to travel up to 33% as required

**This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**