Principal Cyber Security Engineer

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage.The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.

Principal Cyber Security Engineer

Hybrid from Reston, VA or Tampa, FL

Position Summary

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic and growing Cyber Organization? As a Principal Cyber Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing, integrating, and implementing cutting-edge security features, products, and procedures to ensure our systems achieve operational certification and authorization.

In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for assessing and mitigating system vulnerabilities, ensuring our defenses are robust and resilient. Your expertise will be crucial as you act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our defined program cybersecurity efforts and activities.

Our ideal candidate will have adeep understanding of cybersecurity principles, particularly in RMF and NIST standards; be acollaborative team player who can work cross-functionally; and exhibit exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for all levels of users.If you're ready to make a significant impact and help us safeguard our systems, we want to hear from you! Join us and be a part of a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure system compliance within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associated policy, procedures, and guidelines

Provide hands-on cybersecurity expert support, guidance, and quality assurance for program and for team members

Must serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on system certifications and authorization matters for program

Provide review of customer required security plans to include Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Operations Security (OPSEC), standard practices, and procedures

Interfacing with Program Management ensuring compliance with established program security plans and customer directives

Review, prepare, and update Authority to Operate (ATO) packages in accordance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and customer policy, procedures, and guidelines

Identify and communicate changes that might affect Information System (IS) security authorization status

Performing self-inspections and investigations as required by government regulations

Participating in customer audits and inspections

Analyzing, interpreting, and verifying disaster recovery/contingency plans assuring the rapid recovery in the event of an emergency or disaster

Manager of vulnerability and patching program providing weekly status updates to managing organization

Developing, revising, and maintaining Plan of Action and Milestones documentation (POA&Ms)

Participate in the aligning and coordinating of patching and hardening efforts to complement schedules as necessary

Developing, revising, and maintaining continuous monitoring plans - schedule frequency and manning

As member of the Change Control Board (CCB), submit and defend change and configuration requirements in a timely manner

Developing, revising, and maintaining all system information security related policies and procedures

Preparing internal and external customer reports in a timely manner

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Collaborate and support cross-functional engineering team

Support the hardening of critical infrastructure, site visit and validations (NOCs/SACs)

Required Qualifications

Must have one or more of the following DoD 8570.01-M required certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, or GSLC, SANS CEH, GIAC, etc

Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Computer Science or related field required

Eight (8) or more years of closely related experience/expertise in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity Systems Management; Vulnerability Analysis, Mitigation and Management; Systems Auditing, Information Systems or Engineering Management; and/or Security Test & Evaluation

U.S Citizen with an ability to obtain, and maintain,minimum TOP SECRET (TS)

Experience conducting Information System vulnerability scanning

Familiarity with Tenable NESSUS or Horizon3 NodeZero and SCTM, SCAP, and eMASS

Experience as an ISSO and ISSM

Innate ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners

Preferred Qualifications

Active DOD Security Clearance, TS or higher

Military Satellite Communications experience

The base salary range for this full-time position is $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1