Lead Cybersecurity Engineer/Scientist w/Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

TekSynap is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer / Scientist to join our team at Defense Health Agency to provide technical leadership for cybersecurity assessment and authorization activities supporting DHA systems and enclaves. Responsibilities include RMF implementation, IV&V testing, vulnerability assessment, STIG validation, and development of authorization packages for NIWC Atlantic managed cybersecurity efforts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

15 years DoD engineering/cybersecurity; managerial experience required

RMF lifecycle implementation experience

STIG validation experience

IV&V cybersecurity testing experience

eMASS experience

Vulnerability assessment experience

Enterprise network security experience

Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

IAM Level III Certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP, GSLC, CCISO)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Clearance

Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as Lead Technical Engineer for cybersecurity assessment and authorization execution

Lead implementation of RMF controls across systems, enclaves, and sites

Develop and maintain Security Assessment Plans (SAP)

Develop cybersecurity test procedures aligned to NIST and DoD guidance

Conduct security control assessments across technical, operational, and management controls

Perform Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) testing activities

Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS, HBSS, and related tools

Analyze vulnerability scan results and identify remediation actions

Develop Security Assessment Reports documenting findings and recommendations

Perform reassessment of remediated controls and update test results

Provide technical leadership for RMF package development

Support creation of SSP, SAR, POA&M, and supporting artifacts

Conduct system security architecture reviews

Evaluate enclave and system boundary definitions

Perform risk assessments and residual risk analysis

Support development of authorization packages in eMASS

Provide technical validation of RMF artifacts

Support validation readiness review activities

Support IV&V test event planning and execution

Provide technical oversight of STIG implementation

Develop cybersecurity test matrices and validation procedures

Support automated tool development for cybersecurity testing

Analyze ACAS data and generate vulnerability reports

Support automation of STIG assignment and test planning

Provide cybersecurity engineering support for DHA toolsets

Support development of dashboards and reporting metrics

Provide technical guidance to cybersecurity analysts and engineers

Support network, server, and application security testing

Support encryption, authentication, and boundary security reviews

Participate in technical review boards and working groups

Support continuous monitoring and risk scoring activities

Support remediation tracking and POA&M closure validation

Provide technical briefings to Government stakeholders

Support CONUS and OCONUS site cybersecurity assessments

Support cybersecurity documentation and reporting deliverables

COMPETENCIES

Cybersecurity engineering

RMF implementation

Risk assessment

Vulnerability analysis

System security architecture

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Documentation development

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location: North Charleston, SC area (contractor facility within 15 miles of NIWC Atlantic). Remote/telework may be approved

Type of environment: Office environment

Noise level: Medium

Work schedule: Core hours (0800-1700), Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours during testing events

Amount of Travel: Minimal (10 - 20%). CONUS primarily, limited OCONUS

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

Additional Job Information

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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