Title:  Lead, Project Engineering (Cyber Security)

Job Title: Lead, Project Engineering

Job Code: 24577

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Job Requirements:

In this role you will serve as the Lead Project Engineer and work closely with the Security Architect to lead the security design and accreditation of our customer’s premier mission platform.  You will lead the development and refinement of security requirements, plans and procedures with a focus on managing the security of cutting-edge mission systems.

Cybersecurity Baseline Requirements:

Define the cybersecurity baseline requirements for the program and support funding activities for these requirements.

Legacy System Adaptation:

Adapt legacy implementations to address current and emerging threats, ensuring an appropriate security posture.

Security Deployment Guidelines:

Establish guidelines for the efficient and effective deployment of security practices within a DoD AF information management system.

Body of Evidence Guidelines:

Create guidelines for the efficient and effective collection and generation of the Body of Evidence necessary to attain an Authority to Operate (ATO) aligned with DoD and AF regulations, with regular reviews and updates.

Software Update Guidelines:

Set update guidelines for commercial and open-source software and third-party packages to maintain a current security posture, including regular reviews and approvals of software updates and patches.

Collaboration with Compliance and Vulnerability Teams:

Collaborate closely with the compliance and vulnerability teams to establish program benchmarks and standards that meet delivery milestones, with regular communication and coordination meetings to ensure alignment and progress.

Training and Awareness Programs:

Provide training and awareness programs for the Engineering organization and relevant functions to promote a security-conscious culture.

Continuous Improvement Process:

Implement a continuous improvement process for security to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Cross-Departmental Communication: Facilitate cross-departmental communication to address security concerns and implement best practices.

Third-Party Agreements:

Ensure that third-party agreements, such as sub-contracts, include appropriate security requirements and compliance measures. For example, specify the minimum OS or container build environment and include Fortify, Tivey, and Nessus scan results as contract deliverables.

Lead Bid and Proposal efforts for annual funding to provide security support to future development contracts.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security or related field and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Active Secret Clearance required, Top Secret with SCI preferred with a willingness to obtain a Polygraph

Demonstrated Experience in administering and managing Tenable Security Center in a complex environment

Demonstrated understanding of ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) requirements and best practices for vulnerability management and compliance

Demonstrated experience with risk management framework based on NIST 800-53 documentation

Demonstrated Ability to Operate ATO (Authority to Operate) processes

Demonstrated understanding of networking

Demonstrated experience with Trend Analysis and Threat Detection

Demonstrated ability to set strategic roadmap objectives

Preferred Skills:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Air Force policy experience

Anti-tamper experience

Xacta experience

Additional certifications in specific technologies (e.g., hyperconverged infrastructure, Kubernetes, operating systems)

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