Cybersecurity Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time
Position Location: Onsite
Clearance Required: Active Secret
Salary Range: $95-120K (plus benefits)

Waypoint's client is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for an exciting and dynamic opportunity to work alongside a team of talented and dedicated engineers tackling some of the most complex challenges in launch test range cybersecurity. This role supports the U.S. Space Force, developing and delivering innovative solutions to enhance mission success.

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll be part of a highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineering (CSE) team, driving the future of Department of Defense space systems by conducting cutting-edge cybersecurity testing and operations for emerging Launch Range assets.

If you're looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and want to contribute to the World's Premier Gateway to Space, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide Cybersecurity enterprise engineering support across the Launch and Test Range System (LTRS)
• Work multiple projects and initiatives to ensure target dates and goals are achieved
• Support DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance with RMF process
• Develop, modify, and review A&A documentation
• Analyze the architectures of IT systems for compliance with DoD policies; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as ACAS, SCAP, and execution of STIGs
• Assess the risk of IT systems documenting them in formal risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the A&A process
• Organize, develop, and present briefings, written summaries, and written reports incorporating narrative, tabular and/or graphic elements
• Provide CS Subject Matter Expertise (SME) engineering support to project teams
• Support proposals (internal and externally funded)
• Determine the security posture and CS authorization readiness of systems and architectures
• Support of engineering design teams by assessing network and system security design features and making recommendations concerning overall security accreditation readiness and compliance with CS guidance and best practices
• Prepare and execute detailed computer system analysis, including interim and final reports and presentation of analysis data
• Research policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, and apply under specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems
• Conduct Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking, understanding and application of mitigation strategies.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of DIACAP, RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management
• Strong technical skills

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field
• Two (2+) or more years of related Cybersecurity engineering experience
• Software and application security evaluation skills using automated software evaluation tools
• Network and/or System Administration technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Linux/Unix operating systems, Cisco products, VMWare/virtualization; and Cross Domain Solutions/Guards.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• DoD 8570 IASAE II (CASP CE, CISSP [or Associate], or CSSLP).
• Ability to travel 20%.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required.

Salary Range Associate 0-2 Yrs BS/BA $95,000 Professional (PROF) 2-5 Yrs BS/BA $105,000 Senior 5-8 Yrs BS/BA $120,000

*Waypoint Human Capital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status