Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

LinQuest is looking for Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) support for weapon acquisition programs of the highest priority.  The selected candidate will support the Government System Program Office(s) and coordinate with the respective Prime Contractor(s) to comply with USG controls, instructions, circulars and directives produced by the DoD. This position will support the team through the full acquisition life cycle, i.e. development, test, production, and fielding of weapon systems. This position will be primarily executed from inside government on-site facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide System Security Engineering (SSE) and Program Protection expertise throughout the lifecycle of DoD weapon systems


• Design, implement, and sustain processes and documentation for a complete cybersecurity-qualified weapon system to comply with all USG cybersecurity controls, requirements, directives and contractual requirements


• Implement cyber security solutions, standards, and procedures within weapon systems, system-of-systems, and architectures to ensure information confidentiality, integrity and availability in compliance with DoD policies and standards, to include incorporation into MBSE architectures


• Review, analyze, and assess systems configurations / architectures to identify security, safety, and mission critical functions / components and critical program information (CPI)


• Assist in the development of System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Program Protection Plans


• Develop, analyze, and report on system security test procedures alongside test engineers to validate and verify system requirements and operational needs


• Develop and support security and IA monitoring plans across multiple architectures, systems, or families of systems


• Ensure all technical cybersecurity compliance elements meet IAW reference security policies


• Conduct risk assessments on weapon system designs to identify vulnerabilities and assess criticalities


• Coordinate and work with the weapon system Prime Contractor and major suppliers to execute the above responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience:

• B.S. in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field


• Security+ CE Certification or above


• 10+ years of relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry experience


• 5+ years of Cyber/IA engineering experience


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, internal and customer facing


• In-depth understanding of execution and implementation of DoDI 8510.01, RMF (Risk Management Framework) for DoD Information Technology, CNSSI No. 1253, and NISP SP 800-53 requirements and guidelines


• Expertise applying cybersecurity development, analysis, and verification principles to complex DoD weapon systems


• Familiarity with critical DoD and IC cybersecurity requirements


• Experience developing system and/or program cybersecurity strategy, implementation, and verification documentation


• Experience ensuring NIST 800-53 rev. 4 and FISMA Compliance


• Implement and sustain the current and future ISO/IEC 27001


• Proficient in using DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) tools


• Implementation of all controls and the Body of Evidence (BoE) for the controls are documented into an RMF Workflow Management Tool


• Experience conducting regular security assessments, authorization, and penetration testing


• Experience executing Change Control processes and Security Impact Analyses within an operational environment


• Demonstrated strong communication and writing skills, and ability to provide a positive contribution in a teaming environment


• Experience interfacing with and working in diverse Government and Contractor teams


• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Availability for ad-hoc and recurring customer and team meetings during core business hours.  Position likely to have limited telework.


• Current Secret security clearance is required


• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is required

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Program Protection Support experience


• DoD and IC experience

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more!  For additional information please visit:https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits