Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

LOCATION: WNY, Washington, DC

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION:

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $120,000 - $150,000 USD annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior-Level Cybersecurity Engineer located at the Program Executive Office of Integrated Warfare Systems Contract in Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Astrion has worked extensively Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Engineering Support Services (PEO IWS ESS) Cyber Contract where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality cyber support tailored to the needs of its clients.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS  

• Active DoD SECRET Clearance
• Cybersecurity and computer networking skills are highly desired along with basic competency with MS Office and technical writing.
• A master's degree in a relevant field and ten (10) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization; or
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization; or
• A high school degree, or a GED, and more than twenty (20) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization.
• Knowledge of DoD and DON cyber policies and procedures and/or NIST 800-53, DoDI , and DoDI
• Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events.
• Ideal candidate has demonstrated ability to assign work and manage personnel and tasks.
• Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to Government and Military leadership.
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas.
• Leadership skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Engineering Support Services (ESS) to NAVSEA PEO IWS Cyber Leads.
• Worth both off-site in contractor spaces and on-site at the Washington Navy Yard.
• Design and coordinate the implementation of cybersecurity solutions on surface combat systems.
• Experience planning, researching and developing security policies, standards and procedures.
• Serve as liaison between Program Office and internal/external stakeholders
• Manage the development and integration of cyber capabilities onto surface warfare combat systems.
• Conduct independent technical assessments of cybersecurity evaluation results and test reports to inform system upgrade recommendations.
• Develop briefs on cybersecurity, system development, emergent cyber issues, and schedule risks to convey critical information to Navy Leadership (Civilian, Military, etc.)
• Facilitate working groups on cyber activities within the combat system.
• Provide inputs and present statuses regularly to Navy Leadership, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), etc.
• Oversee end-to-end funding operations, gather and analyze requirements for upcoming fiscal years, refine tasking to align with strategic objectives, and input data into financial platforms.

Qualifications: 

• Must have an active DoD SECRET security clearance and must be able to maintain one.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Technical IT and cyber security background.
• Excellent written skills since the validator develops and/or updates written system authorization supporting artifacts
• Excellent verbal skills since the validator works directly with the program offices and leadership to communicate progress, status, recommendations, and related information
• Excellent teamwork skills since the validator works in cooperation with program offices, different ISEAs and other support organizations
• Excellent organizational skills since the validator may work several packages at once
• Knowledge of DoD and DON cyber policies and procedures and/or NIST 800-53, DoDI , and DoDI
• A high school degree, or a GED, and more than twenty (20) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization OR
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization OR
• A master's degree in a relevant field and ten (10) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization.

At least one or more of the following is preferred:

• A+
• Sec+
• CAP
• IAM
• CISSP
• CEH

Desired:

• Knowledge of PEO IWS Instruction
• Familiarity with PEO IWS organization and systems.