Alabama Staffing
Cybersecurity Chief Engineer
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide. HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Cybersecurity Chief Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Cybersecurity Architecture and Strategy: Lead the development and execution of the organization's cybersecurity technical strategy, including defining secure system architectures, engineering processes, and security best practices across various platforms, potentially involving on-premises and cloud environments. Engineering Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor cybersecurity engineering teams, fostering technical development, driving quality initiatives, and providing technical guidance on complex projects. Secure System Design and Implementation: Guide the design, selection, integration, and deployment of secure systems, potentially encompassing secure networking, computing, and information assurance architectures. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for security program effectiveness. Technical Expertise and Collaboration: Act as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, collaborating with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure technical consistency, align with enterprise goals, and integrate new technologies securely. Guide organization through cybersecurity inspections and tests. Threat Intelligence and Risk Management: Monitor the threat landscape, analyze attack vectors, and assess vulnerabilities to proactively implement defense mechanisms and develop effective mitigation strategies, including potentially utilizing frameworks like MITRE ATTandCK. Compliance and Audit: Ensure adherence to industry standards, government regulations (like DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-160), and company policies, potentially including managing and verifying required documentation and conducting audits. Innovation and Research: Explore opportunities to evaluate, implement, and manage cutting-edge security tools and technologies to stay ahead of the evolving cyber threat landscape. Education and Experience: Must have an associate's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience - May be reduced with completion of advanced education. Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience. Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role. Must have deep technical knowledge and strong understanding of security principles, networking, operating systems, and security technologies. Must have experience with security frameworks and standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, DoD RMF). Must have proven experience with cloud security best practices and technologies.
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide. HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Cybersecurity Chief Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Cybersecurity Architecture and Strategy: Lead the development and execution of the organization's cybersecurity technical strategy, including defining secure system architectures, engineering processes, and security best practices across various platforms, potentially involving on-premises and cloud environments. Engineering Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor cybersecurity engineering teams, fostering technical development, driving quality initiatives, and providing technical guidance on complex projects. Secure System Design and Implementation: Guide the design, selection, integration, and deployment of secure systems, potentially encompassing secure networking, computing, and information assurance architectures. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for security program effectiveness. Technical Expertise and Collaboration: Act as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, collaborating with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure technical consistency, align with enterprise goals, and integrate new technologies securely. Guide organization through cybersecurity inspections and tests. Threat Intelligence and Risk Management: Monitor the threat landscape, analyze attack vectors, and assess vulnerabilities to proactively implement defense mechanisms and develop effective mitigation strategies, including potentially utilizing frameworks like MITRE ATTandCK. Compliance and Audit: Ensure adherence to industry standards, government regulations (like DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-160), and company policies, potentially including managing and verifying required documentation and conducting audits. Innovation and Research: Explore opportunities to evaluate, implement, and manage cutting-edge security tools and technologies to stay ahead of the evolving cyber threat landscape. Education and Experience: Must have an associate's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience - May be reduced with completion of advanced education. Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience. Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role. Must have deep technical knowledge and strong understanding of security principles, networking, operating systems, and security technologies. Must have experience with security frameworks and standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, DoD RMF). Must have proven experience with cloud security best practices and technologies.