Information Security Specialist

2 weeks ago


El Segundo, California, United States ENSCO Full time


Information Security Specialist

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Company: ENSCO

Job Overview: ENSCO is in search of a dynamic, inventive, and driven professional to contribute to the U.S. Space Force's MILSATCOM Program through the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) contract. This role is pivotal in supporting a variety of strategic MILSATCOM systems and infrastructure within a collaborative and multidisciplinary setting.

Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with Space Force clients, system stakeholders, and external contractors to synchronize cybersecurity and cryptographic requirements and ensure proper architecture flow down from the system level to individual components.
* Establish security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems.
* Conduct systems engineering tasks in Cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE) in alignment with NSA standards and regulations, as well as Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Cyber System Integration Testing & Evaluation, and Certification & Accreditation (C&A) in accordance with NIST.
* Assist in ensuring the security, quality, timeliness, mission partner support, completeness, and regulatory compliance of ATO RMF documentation.
* Support the security control assessor (SCA) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) tailored to DOD/DAF/USSF baselines, audit standards, and plan of actions and milestones (POA&M).
* Participate in expert threat briefings; oversee security program design, incident response strategies, cyber risk assessments, and attack surface evaluations; investigate security incidents, conduct vulnerability assessments, and develop security protocols.
* Apply risk management principles to address vulnerabilities in system security architectures.
* Facilitate continuous monitoring or periodic scans of networked assets and manage defensive cyber operations, threat intelligence, threat hunting, malware analysis, countermeasures, and network analysis.

Required Qualifications:
* BA or BS degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, network and telecommunications, information systems, information technology, or computer information systems.
* 7+ years of experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design.
* 7+ years of experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security.
* Familiarity with modern computing architectures including CI/CD, microservices, cloud, and container technologies.
* Knowledge of Systems Engineering throughout the system lifecycle phases including concept, development, production, use, support, and retirement.
* Experience with public and private key governance, Encryption Algorithms, and the mathematical principles behind encryption.
* Proven experience leading risk management initiatives to secure and maintain system authorizations using DoD RMF tools.
* Proficient in delivering cybersecurity architecture and engineering services.
* Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and team collaboration skills.
* Strong writing and oral communication skills; capable of producing final version technical documents and reports.
* Knowledge of RMF or DIACAP Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) processes.
* Familiarity with NIST and CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation.
* Understanding of Network Engineering and Communication Systems.
* Knowledge of the NSA end cryptographic unit certification process.
* U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Desired Qualifications:
* Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering with a focus on IA/Cybersecurity.
* 10+ years of experience in IA/Cybersecurity.
* 10+ years of experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design.
* Experience with DoD Space programs.
* Knowledge of Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E).
* Security certification (CISSP).
* TS/SCI clearance.

Company Overview:
For over 50 years, ENSCO has been at the forefront of providing advanced engineering, scientific, and technological solutions to both government and private sectors globally. ENSCO is dedicated to developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies for mission success, offering systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to enhance the safety, security, and resilience of critical missions across various domains.

Diversity Commitment:
ENSCO, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to fostering diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.



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