Lead Cyber Security Engineer Jobs

Position Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to support the SEWS program at Peterson AFB. In this role you will supervise and lead the cybersecurity team.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a VEVRAA federal contractor, priority referral of veterans is requested.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, analyze, and report on compliance with designated security controls using a test environment as well as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans.
• Implement vulnerability compliance actions to ensure the safety of SEWS data.
• Ensure all Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) tasks are completed on time.
• Monitor, assess, and report system security vulnerabilities, document corrective actions, and implement preventative actions to minimize risks.
• Identify and analyze emergent cybersecurity technologies and systems engineering methods to improve the system's cybersecurity posture.
• Perform testing to ensure security controls are implemented correctly and safeguard SEWS data.
• Test all upgrades to ensure cybersecurity compliance prior to installing new equipment.
• Assess, remediate, mitigate, and document/track risks associated with cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Conduct Security Impact Assessments on all system changes and events to identify and document impacts to cybersecurity.
• Validate systems are configured securely as part of testing initiatives.
• Document corrective actions or propose changes to cybersecurity functionality.
• Create, manage, and delete user accounts, profiles, and policies on SEWS systems.
• Support incident detection and execute preliminary response actions for security incidents.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure all SEWS equipment is properly STIG’d and that patching is completed timely.
• Perform ATO package and control compliance reviews in eMASS and maintain the POA&M.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in an IT- or cyber-related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of cyber-related experience.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Security+ certification at a minimum; CISSP preferred.
• Experience with ACAS, ESS, and other compliance tools/techniques.
• Experience with Elastic, Splunk, or other log collection tools.
• Experience with eMASS.
• Robust understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls.
• Experience investigating security incidents.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive health and wellness benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation package with generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance options, and paid time off.
• Salary range: 150-165K