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Senior Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Bridgeton, MO - Secret Information Tec

SOC, Bridgeton, Missouri, United States, 63044


Senior Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

needed for a

contract opportunity with SOC's client to work

in Bridgeton, MO.

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US citizenship required; Active Secret Clearance!

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Responsibilities :Policy & Strategy: Establish and implement robust cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across all tactical systems at DRS Land Systems. Provide strategic direction to enhance our tactical system cybersecurity postureRMF & A&A: Oversee the Information Assurance Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process for each of our government-focused programs at DRS Land Systems, including RMF implementation. Develop and validate A&A packages, ensuring adherence to DoD standardsSystem Security: Evaluate tactical system architectures and designs, providing recommendations to meet security compliance objectives. Develop security-focused architecture deliverables for tactical systemsVulnerability Management: Establish processes to identify, track, and mitigate tactical system vulnerabilities. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on tactical system IA mattersThreat Intelligence: Stay informed about evolving cyber threats and intelligence sources. Provide expert technical advice to tactical system engineering teamsCompliance & Testing: Review vendor and consultant work packages to ensure alignment with our tactical system cybersecurity standards. Support tactical system IA testing and evaluation activitiesSystem Assessments: Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments of Linux and Windows-based tactical systems, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategiesCross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of cybersecurity measures into the design and development of tactical systemsAttend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetingsCommunicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as requiredInteract with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progressSupport, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certificationAbility to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance is requiredMaster's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience10+ years of experience in Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, or Security EngineeringDeep understanding of DoD, US Federal, and NIST regulations and documentationExperience implementing and evaluating IA and RMF complianceProfessional demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlinesExcellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilitiesAdvanced problem-solving and analytical skillsExpertise in Linux and Windows operating systemsExperience performing system-level cybersecurity assessmentsExperience developing System Security Plans (SSPs) and A&A documentationExperience with platform IT or air-gapped networksWilling to travel up to 10% as necessaryGSLC (GIAC Security Leadership Certification) and GDSA (GIAC Defensible Security Architecture a plusExperience working with Security Classifications Guides (SCGs), DoD certification and accreditation programs, and IA assessments of classified systems a plus

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, drug urinalysis, and verified compliance with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.

Note:

Any pay ranges displayed are estimations which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

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