Cyber Security Engineer

Position Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide system, application, and personnel security support for the EPASS program at Lackland AFB. This is a full-time position where the selected candidate will work on ensuring robust security measures are in place in accordance with governing DoD and Air Force policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort by assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts as per governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF)).
• Recommend policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility while preventing and defending against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure that sound security principles are reflected in the organization’s vision and goals.
• Conduct systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
• Recommend systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users understand and adhere to security policies and procedures.
• Participate in network and systems design to ensure the implementation of appropriate security policies.
• Assess security events to determine impact and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in an IT role, including extensive cyber security experience and at least 5 years supporting DoD programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree).
• Must be CISSP certified or hold a similar certification in compliance with DoD 8570 IAT III/IAM II requirements.
• Familiarity with DIACAP, Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIGs, and IA Controls.
• Experience with development/architecture for applications and services, as well as testing and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows technologies, including Active Directory, Windows Administration, scripting, and configuration techniques.
• Basic Linux experience with Red Hat and Fedora.
• Networking experience including routers, switches, and firewalls, with exposure to Cisco and Juniper products.
• Experience in desktop application administration including Microsoft Office, web browsers, and anti-virus applications.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment and adapt to varying situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong analytical abilities to troubleshoot IA issues.
• Must be a team player capable of working professionally and collaboratively with government customers and project team members.
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI); applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with EITDR and eMass is desired.