Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Overview
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
LOCATION:Â
WNY, Washington, DC

JOB STATUS:Â
Full-time

Clearance
Secret

Certification
TRAVEL:Â
As Needed

SALARY RANGE:Â
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 theÂ
Program Executive Office of Integrated Warfare Systems Contract
 inÂ
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.Â

Required Qualifications / Skillsâ

• 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.