Mission Driven Research Inc
Journeyman Cybersecurity Engineer (IFMC)
Mission Driven Research Inc, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Overview
Journeyman Cybersecurity Engineer (IFMC) at Mission Driven Research, Inc. MDR seeks a Journeyman Cybersecurity Engineer to join a diverse, highly-skilled team to create unique solutions for complex problems. The role involves Federal/Foreign Military Sales (FMS) equipment and software cybersecurity systems engineering, along with key RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for tactical systems. Responsibilities
Provide accurate technical evaluations of FMS equipment, software applications, full system, or network and document the security posture, capabilities, and vulnerabilities against applicable NIST controls. Select and implement security controls, ensure timely completion of accreditation packages, formulate and implement mitigations, and maintain the security posture of systems. Identify, assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout a system's lifecycle, validate system security requirements, and formulate and maintain documentation and system certification and accreditation activities (planning, testing, assessing and coordinating). Lead cybersecurity process/tool improvements. Monitor and evaluate a system's compliance with DoD security, resilience, and dependability requirements, including performing validation steps, comparing actual results with expected results, and analyzing differences to identify impact and risks at the software application, system, and network levels. Work with the team to provide solutions and ensure continued functionality of systems within the DoD RMF framework. Additional duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (Information Technology or Cybersecurity) with 3 to 10 years of experience. Experience with implementing and evaluating DoD STIG requirements, NIST RMF, IAVMs and cybersecurity assessment tools (ACAS, Nessus, SCC, STIG Viewer). Knowledge of the RMF process and NIST security controls. Security Control Assessor-Validator (SCA-V) experience. Experience with Confluence and Jira. Knowledge of information system architecture and standards as they apply to cybersecurity. Security+ or higher certification. Ability to travel. Travel is estimated around 25% per year. Other Qualifications
Master's Degree preferred (Information Technology or Cybersecurity). Experience in a DoD security environment preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a team-oriented environment supporting a diverse customer base; strong attention to detail. Security Requirements
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance. Equal Opportunity
Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email (hr@missiondrivenresearch.com) or by phone at (256) 299-9288. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Journeyman Cybersecurity Engineer (IFMC) at Mission Driven Research, Inc. MDR seeks a Journeyman Cybersecurity Engineer to join a diverse, highly-skilled team to create unique solutions for complex problems. The role involves Federal/Foreign Military Sales (FMS) equipment and software cybersecurity systems engineering, along with key RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for tactical systems. Responsibilities
Provide accurate technical evaluations of FMS equipment, software applications, full system, or network and document the security posture, capabilities, and vulnerabilities against applicable NIST controls. Select and implement security controls, ensure timely completion of accreditation packages, formulate and implement mitigations, and maintain the security posture of systems. Identify, assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout a system's lifecycle, validate system security requirements, and formulate and maintain documentation and system certification and accreditation activities (planning, testing, assessing and coordinating). Lead cybersecurity process/tool improvements. Monitor and evaluate a system's compliance with DoD security, resilience, and dependability requirements, including performing validation steps, comparing actual results with expected results, and analyzing differences to identify impact and risks at the software application, system, and network levels. Work with the team to provide solutions and ensure continued functionality of systems within the DoD RMF framework. Additional duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (Information Technology or Cybersecurity) with 3 to 10 years of experience. Experience with implementing and evaluating DoD STIG requirements, NIST RMF, IAVMs and cybersecurity assessment tools (ACAS, Nessus, SCC, STIG Viewer). Knowledge of the RMF process and NIST security controls. Security Control Assessor-Validator (SCA-V) experience. Experience with Confluence and Jira. Knowledge of information system architecture and standards as they apply to cybersecurity. Security+ or higher certification. Ability to travel. Travel is estimated around 25% per year. Other Qualifications
Master's Degree preferred (Information Technology or Cybersecurity). Experience in a DoD security environment preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a team-oriented environment supporting a diverse customer base; strong attention to detail. Security Requirements
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance. Equal Opportunity
Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email (hr@missiondrivenresearch.com) or by phone at (256) 299-9288. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. #J-18808-Ljbffr