Cyber Systems Engineer 3 with Security Clearance

Cyber Systems Engineer 3 Location: San Antonio, Tx Duration: 12 Months Rate: Up to $130.00 BOE Active Top Secret Clearance Required As a Cyber Systems Engineer 3 (CSE) supporting the Sentinel program based in San Antonio, TX.

A Cyber Systems Engineer 3 (CSE) will implement weapon system requirements to ensure cyber survivability attributes are implemented in system designs as it assesses/evaluates the customers/stakeholders cybersecurity requirements to decompose, derive, and refine the systems cybersecurity requirements at all levels to drive the built-in cybersecurity protections to the architecture and design. The CSE also guides/supports the security layout / architecture and influences the security tools selection and development.

The CSE evaluates/assesses the proposed and realized implementations to identify security risks, attack surface, and verify the cybersecurity protections from the design are realized and integrated. The CSE guides/supports the development of verification efforts to ensure the cybersecurity protections / capabilities are functional, effective, and complete. A CSE supports the definition of security governance, and risk management.

Cyber Systems Engineering Technical Support to Program: • Work within the Systems Engineering Group to provide technical decisions and guidance to enable timely, high quality product deliveries and flight test events that meet mission Cyber requirements • Partner and collaborate with other program systems engineers across Integrated Product Teams to accomplish program cyber requirements and meet mission objectives • As a member of a team of specialized NGMS cyber systems engineers, support the development and enhancement of Launch and Missile Defense systems • Ensure weapon system compliance with all contractually obligated cybersecurity standards and guidance, including but not limited to CNSSI 1253, DoD 8570, DoD 8510, and AFI 17-101 • Propose and design cyber systems architecture changes with traceability to requirements • Provide cyber implementation guidance and oversight across technical teams • Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed • Participate in engineering reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to development of computer systems, digital communications systems, networking devices, computer architectures • Perform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs with recommendations to mitigate and reduce risk • Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities and review cybersecurity assessment methods, plans, procedures, reports and security penetration test planning and execution. • Provide input to program milestones and metrics, adhering to cybersecurity-relevant plans and schedules • Identify problems and research technical solutions to resolve these problems • Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of Cyber Security implementation • Solve complex problems across disciplines in an Agile, DevSecOps environment • Support program engineering review boards

Basic Qualifications for Cyber Systems Engineer 3 • Bachelors degree with 5 years, Masters degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year of experience in: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science • Comprehension of systems engineering principles, theories and concepts. • Able to work semi independently with general direction from senior leadership • Direct experience utilizing NIST 800-160 system security engineer and/or the system development life cycle • Direct experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: system requirements decomposition/derivation/flow down/traceability, architecture, high-level/detail design, implementation, integration and test, and/or verification && validation. • Direct experience supporting the development of RMF assessment authorization artifacts development to satisfy NIST SP 800-37 requirements. • Possession of an active Secret clearance. • Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation. • Must be able to obtain Special Access to the program. The ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is dependent on our timeline as determined by Northrop Grumman Corporation. • Able to obtain within six months of hire an IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140

Preferred Qualifications for Cyber Systems Engineer 3 • Able to work semi independently with general direction from senior leadership • IASAE level III certified (ISSEP, ISSAP) in accordance with DoDI 8570/8140 • Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance • Software Assurance experience. • Expertise with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as Cameo • Expertise with Requirement Management tools such as IBM DOORs. • Knowledge of Cyber Security systems engineering practices, network technologies, DoD system development life cycles and methodologies, and insight into information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications • Expertise with containerized software systems in accordance with DoD DevSecOps Reference Design • Experience innovating in Cybersecurity Accreditation processes and procedures in a multi-certification (Cyber, Nuclear Surety, etc.) context as part of a Digital Engineering Environment • Experience authoring and maintaining critical program authorization documents such as Cybersecurity Strategies, System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Plans. • Experience in a Systems Engineering role with responsibilities in the planning, designing, implementation, testing, and delivery of a system with Cyber/Information Assurance requirements • Excellent communication (written and oral), negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal skills • Proven collaboration with program managers and customer representatives to meet program objectives • Experience managing and directing efforts following an Agile and DevSecOps process model • Proven success by analyzing, estimating, and implementing solutions to complex problems spanning multiple engineering disciplines • Ability to calmly negotiate challenging program requirements, strategies, and conflicting constraints among a large and diverse group of program stakeholders.

This position is intended to be contracted to hire. While this is our intent, this is not a promise to hire This contract position aligns with our full-time role of Principal Cyber Systems Engineer. Join the TASC Technical Services team, with 30 years of excellence in the staffing industry! We offer competitive benefits including health care plans, a 401k plan with company match, and a weekly paycheck with direct deposit. Additionally, we follow all state and federal guidelines for compensated time off. TASC Technical Services is an

Equal Opportunity Employer.