Cyber Security Engineer III

Location: San Diego CA

Required Clearance: Secret

Certifications: DoD 8570.01-M in accordance with (IAW) DFARS 252.239-7001 Baseline Certification, minimum IAT Level III

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information System, Information Technology, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, or equivalent to above disciplines

Required Experience: Ten (10) years of full-time professional experience

Position Description:

PingWind is seeking the right fit to join a team of Cyber professionals as they support critical functions to provide Cyber Security for the Navy's network. You will ensure the highest level of cyber security by implementing STIGS, performing scans using tools such as ACAS, and tracking/patching/mitigating vulnerability findings. You will monitor and act upon situations involving Firewalls, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Switch/Routers, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), EMASS and, Endpoint Security Solution (ESS). Key goal is to ensure the warfighter can achieve their mission without the interference of adversaries and opportunistic hackers. Work is performed in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), DAHLGREN DIVISION in Virgina Beach as it conducts Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E), analysis, systems engineering, integration, and certification of complex Department of Defense systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

Level III: Ten (10) years of full-time professional experience performing system hardening with demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• Interrupting, implementing, tracking and reporting security measures such as STIGs and high impact vulnerability software patching

• Monitoring firewalls and overall network for intrusion detection and prevention; acting on security events as they happen and reporting to senior leaders

• Involvement in the Navy ATO process to ensure all security risks are removed, mitigated or avoided

• Research and tackle security risks as they arise; understand the risk involved, recommend strategies to deal with them, and track/brief risks to leadership, keeping all stakeholders informed until an issue is resolved.

Required Qualifications:

• Secret

• DoD 8570.01-M in accordance with (IAW) DFARS 252.239-7001 Baseline Certification, minimum IAT Level III

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information System, Information Technology, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, or equivalent to above disciplines

• Combined total of ten (10) years of full-time professional experience in the following skillsets/disciplines:

• Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) experience

• Computer security, military system specifications, Security Management policy guidance and directives, DoD and cybersecurity policies;

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the implementation of Cybersecurity and IA boundary defense techniques and various IA-enabled appliances. Examples of these appliances and applications are Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Switch/Routers, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), EMASS and Endpoint Security Solution (ESS);

• Performing STIG implementation;

• Performing vulnerability assessments with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution tool; and

• Remediating vulnerability findings to include implementing vendor patches on both Linux and Windows Operating systems

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

• DoD 8570.01-M CSSP certification

• RMF experience

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Paid Federal Holidays

• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

• 401k with matching

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Continuing education assistance

• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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