Cyber Security Engineer - TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to work on several Task Orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract supporting NMEC. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing secure systems in on-premises infrastructure, leveraging security technologies and industry best practices.

What You Will Do

The Cyber Security Engineer will support the secure architecture, design, and implementation of DoD systems, lead the integration of RMF activities into the system development lifecycle, and develop and maintain key security documentation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires a strong understanding of security technologies, industry best practices, and the ability to communicate effectively with management personnel, technical personnel, and third parties.

Requirements

• BS degree
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to obtain a Poly
• DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certifications (CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE)
• Developer experience in a scripting/programming language
• Experience with reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and relevance
• Ability to architect, design, troubleshoot, maintain, and deploy vulnerability scanning solutions
• Experience with XACTA, EMass, or similar tool
• Strong in-depth understanding of Microsoft Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems
• Experience with middleware/web technologies (Apache, tomcat, IIS, etc.)
• Experience with Databases (Postgres, MS SQL, MySQL, ElasticSearch, etc.)
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Platforms (Jenkins, Bamboo, GitlabCI TFS, etc.)
• Familiar with NIST 800-171, 800-172, NIST SSDF, and CMMC requirements
• Experience with NIST Special Publications (e.g. NIST SP 800-27, 30, 37, 53, 60, 171, NIST SSDF, CMMC requirements, and CNSS publication CNSSI 1253)
• Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the entire Risk Management Framework Plus (RMF) process
• Experience establishing a System Security Engineering management process to integrate security and privacy controls into complex hardware and software systems
• Experience developing and reviewing security concept of operations, systems security plans, security risk assessments, contingency plans, configuration management plans
• Experience with incident response plans, plan of actions and milestones, risk management plans, and vulnerability management plans
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pay transparency
• Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
• Reasonable accommodations for disability