Information Assurance
Information Technology (IT)
Networks
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Description
The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will serve as the contractor’s main POC for providing additional and direct support to wireless and wireline networks/systems and Cybersecurity functions. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will ensure compliance with all pertinent DoD Network and IT policy and procedures for all system integrations. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for the oversight of all wireless and wireline networks/systems and Cybersecurity for all tasks and subtasks. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will oversee the security protocol for computers, computer networks, and databases. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will ensure data, information, and security systems are secure and functioning as required to prevent Cybersecurity breaches of all information systems. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will provide a leadership role for all internal and external organizations to provide clear communication and direction for maximum Cybersecurity efforts. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will manage Cybersecurity and Network/IT staff. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will lead the initiative for security best practices and provide recommendations to the Government. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will work with systems such as Sensors, Radios, Network Devices of Fiber, Microwave, and Satellite, Access Points/Controllers, Switches, Servers, and various Security Appliances. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for all documentation and procurement for Authorization to Operate (ATO)/Authorization to Connect (ATC). Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will have a detailed understanding of DODI 8510.10 and RMF 2.0.
Required Qualifications:
Five years of experience in the last seven years in the field of DoD Information Systems Security and/or Cybersecurity.
Five years’ experience in the last seven years as a Systems or Network Engineer in a production environment.
Five years’ experience in the last seven years creating RMF packages, entering the data into eMASS to obtain an ATO/ATC through NETCOM including all the ancillary artifacts.
Possess a current professional level Computing Environment certification.
An active DoD Secret Clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
Effective oral and communication skills and ability to present and engage at a Government and Contract leadership level.
Experience as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), and/or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
Experience in coordinating and conducting a Security Control Assessment – Validation.
Five years of experience maintaining and managing client interface at the senior levels of the client organization.
7 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
10-25%
U.S. Citizenship Required
The likely salary range for this position is $142,324 - $192,556. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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