Cyber Security Systems Engineer/ Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Overview:

Serco is seeking a Cyber Security Systems Engineer/ Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the 705th CTS Distributed Mission Operations Center Infrastructure Development and Engineering (DMOC-IDE) team at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position plays a critical role in securing systems that support simulation software, network infrastructure, and Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) Distributed Mission Operations (DMO).

Responsibilities:

• Perform key systems engineering elements to meet a given program's requirements
• Assist with the design and develop system security architectures (Ansible, Splunk, ACAS)
• Assist with the definition of key capabilities and performance requirements
• Perform detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to assist with the translation of customer requirements into hardware and software specifications as they pertain to system security
• Develop an understanding of system interfaces and how to protect them
• Assist with ensuring the product requirements integrate into the total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Develops modifications to existing products to meet unique customer needs, and supports/leads the development of system security functions
• Support technical work products developed by the larger engineering team, supporting design reviews and integration and test activities as needed
• Present solutions to customers and senior management using tailored material based on the audience
• Manage and maintain key security software (e.g. Splunk, ACAS, Nessus, etc)
• Assist ISSM in assessment preparation and ATO maintenance to meet JSIG requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline with 5 years of experience in information security in relation to DoD systems
• Security Clearance: An active DoD Secret Security clearance
• Special Program Access: The ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start
• Assessments Experience: Experience in performing assessments of systems and networks within the network environment or enclave to identify where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations as defined in NIST SP 800-53 r5 in support of system accreditation under RMF
• Comprehensive Assessments: Experience in conducting comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by DoD information technology (IT) systems to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls
• Cybersecurity Artifacts: Experience in developing and maintaining Cybersecurity artifacts in support of ongoing system accreditation
• Technology Research: Experience in conducting comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems and provide recommendations for risk mitigation
• System Engineering Knowledge: System Engineering knowledge of DoD based Platforms, Sensors and/or Sub-systems
• Requirements Development: Familiarity with requirements development and derivation or validation and verification
• Certification: Minimum Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan