Cyber Security Engineer

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Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS BY LEVEL: Performs extensive assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments) Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems to include process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections and periodic audits Assists in the implementation of the required government policy (i.
e.
, NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and makes recommendations on process tailoring Performs extensive analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports Periodically conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed Responsible for all activities relating to information assurance procedures and systems Develops information systems assurance programs and control guidelines Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative policies and procedures and resolving technical problems, priorities, and methods Consults with and advises other sections regarding internal controls and security procedures Prepares activity and progress reports relating to the information systems audit function Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) for tactical acquisition systems to ensure that acquisition Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages are prepared and maintained in accordance with the RMF.
Knowledge of NIST Special Publication 800-53 to ensure systems adhere to validation procedures and implementation guidelines.
Skill in oral and written communication to develop and maintain the organizational tactical security architecture plan; prepare and present reports and recommendations; and prepare and update manuals, instructions, and operating procedures.
Skill in applying: network standards, protocols, and procedures; capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware within the Army tactical network to address security plans for future systems (e.
g.
Cyber Range, data links, wireless internet, Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), etc.
).
Ability to conduct systems analysis and design methodologies to coordinate tactical cybersecurity architecture and integration for testing events.
Ability to evaluate computer systems design, prototypes, and computer applications from an operational test and evaluation perspective for cybersecurity to perform tactical cyber security test and evaluation planning.
Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience ITIL v4 IAM-II Education/experience in one of the following ACAS, NESUS, SCAP EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BY LEVEL: V: 10 – 15 Years PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions: Sitting for long periods Standing for long periods Ambulate throughout an office Ambulate between several buildings Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 25 pounds Travel by land or air transportation 15 % About Empower AI: It is the policy of Empower AI to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
In addition, we affirm that all compensation, benefits, company-sponsored training, educational assistance, social, and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.