LinQuest
Cyber Security Engineer
LinQuest, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Description
Position SummaryLinQuest is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer, to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, hand selected systems security engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force and Space Systems Command (SSC) Advanced MILSATCOM Division (SZM). You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will work onsite, co-located and closely integrated with the Government Customer.Key Responsibilities:Participate in IT architecture design reviews to assess and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirementsEnsure cybersecurity principles are embedded in systems engineering efforts for ground and space systemsIntegrate the Risk Management Framework throughout the system acquisition lifecycleDevelop, coordinate, and implement cybersecurity strategies as a sub-component of the Program Protection PlanCreate, review, and assess RMF related artifacts for acceptable implementation of cybersecurity principlesEvaluate and apply government cybersecurity (DoD, NIST, FIPS, and CNSS) policies and instructions as necessaryConduct program and technical risk assessments to determine necessary cybersecurity protection measuresSupport Information Systems Security Officer in consulting with customer and developers to provide solutions to challenging cybersecurity architectures and develop written materials to clearly articulate the solutions to leadershipInterface with other government organizations during security evaluation of engineering design solutionsProvide technical security evaluation support to the SCA during contractor assessment and authorization activitiesIntegrate cybersecurity assessments into developmental and operational testing and evaluation plansEvaluate the continued effectiveness of implemented protection measures within the authorization boundary
Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline2 years of work experience in Cybersecurity may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree7+ years of work experience in Information Assurance/CybersecurityExperience as an Information Systems Security Officer for a complex systemCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification or equivalentAbility to translate cybersecurity related policies and guidance into system requirementsExperience with cybersecurity assessment and authorization processes such as the Risk Management FrameworkUnderstanding of common vulnerabilities and associated risk mitigation strategiesExperience with cybersecurity policy and processes, architectures, testing and evaluation proceduresArticulate complicated security concepts in cross-functional planning, coordination and task execution across the spectrum of systems engineering and integration activitiesWith minimal oversight, be able to sort through complex issues, prioritize them accordingly, advocate for resources, and elevate to management as necessaryEffective interpersonal and team-building skills, to engage at both the engineer and management levels to build confidence and collaboration between team membersStrong written and verbal communications skillsUnderstanding of risk management principles and their application within an information systemExperience with COMSEC key management and familiarity with cryptographic equipment lifecycle management conceptsAbility and willingness to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M recognized IAT Level III cyber security certification within 1 year from date of hireThe ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF)Must have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this position
Preferred Skills and Experience:DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III approved cybersecurity baseline certification2+ years work experience as an Information Systems Security OfficerMaster's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical disciplineComputing Technology Industry Association Security + CertificationUnderstanding and experience in the acquisition life cycle for information systemsExperience in security control evaluation, testing, and assessment in complex system environmentsFamiliarity with security tools for implementing and assessing security compliance (e.g. SCAP, STIGS, ACAS)Experience deploying and maintaining a Security Information and Event Management system for a multiple operating system enterprise
Compensation for California:
Starting salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.Why LinQuest?LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.Benefits:LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefitsQualificationsLicenses & Certifications
TS/SCI (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Position SummaryLinQuest is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer, to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, hand selected systems security engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force and Space Systems Command (SSC) Advanced MILSATCOM Division (SZM). You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will work onsite, co-located and closely integrated with the Government Customer.Key Responsibilities:Participate in IT architecture design reviews to assess and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirementsEnsure cybersecurity principles are embedded in systems engineering efforts for ground and space systemsIntegrate the Risk Management Framework throughout the system acquisition lifecycleDevelop, coordinate, and implement cybersecurity strategies as a sub-component of the Program Protection PlanCreate, review, and assess RMF related artifacts for acceptable implementation of cybersecurity principlesEvaluate and apply government cybersecurity (DoD, NIST, FIPS, and CNSS) policies and instructions as necessaryConduct program and technical risk assessments to determine necessary cybersecurity protection measuresSupport Information Systems Security Officer in consulting with customer and developers to provide solutions to challenging cybersecurity architectures and develop written materials to clearly articulate the solutions to leadershipInterface with other government organizations during security evaluation of engineering design solutionsProvide technical security evaluation support to the SCA during contractor assessment and authorization activitiesIntegrate cybersecurity assessments into developmental and operational testing and evaluation plansEvaluate the continued effectiveness of implemented protection measures within the authorization boundary
Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline2 years of work experience in Cybersecurity may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree7+ years of work experience in Information Assurance/CybersecurityExperience as an Information Systems Security Officer for a complex systemCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification or equivalentAbility to translate cybersecurity related policies and guidance into system requirementsExperience with cybersecurity assessment and authorization processes such as the Risk Management FrameworkUnderstanding of common vulnerabilities and associated risk mitigation strategiesExperience with cybersecurity policy and processes, architectures, testing and evaluation proceduresArticulate complicated security concepts in cross-functional planning, coordination and task execution across the spectrum of systems engineering and integration activitiesWith minimal oversight, be able to sort through complex issues, prioritize them accordingly, advocate for resources, and elevate to management as necessaryEffective interpersonal and team-building skills, to engage at both the engineer and management levels to build confidence and collaboration between team membersStrong written and verbal communications skillsUnderstanding of risk management principles and their application within an information systemExperience with COMSEC key management and familiarity with cryptographic equipment lifecycle management conceptsAbility and willingness to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M recognized IAT Level III cyber security certification within 1 year from date of hireThe ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF)Must have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this position
Preferred Skills and Experience:DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III approved cybersecurity baseline certification2+ years work experience as an Information Systems Security OfficerMaster's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical disciplineComputing Technology Industry Association Security + CertificationUnderstanding and experience in the acquisition life cycle for information systemsExperience in security control evaluation, testing, and assessment in complex system environmentsFamiliarity with security tools for implementing and assessing security compliance (e.g. SCAP, STIGS, ACAS)Experience deploying and maintaining a Security Information and Event Management system for a multiple operating system enterprise
Compensation for California:
Starting salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.Why LinQuest?LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.Benefits:LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefitsQualificationsLicenses & Certifications
TS/SCI (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)