Cybersecurity Engineer - Washington, D.C.

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Company: Serco

Location: Washington, DC 20011

Description:

Position Description

Do you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy? Then Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As the Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be on a dynamic team providing engineering and programmatic support to the U.S. Navy's Team Submarine Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.

In this role, you will:
  • Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and policy regarding the implementation of Navy Cyber Security Requirements.
  • Interface with the Team Sub Activity Chief Information Officer (ACIO) as required to ensure compliance with Team Sub and NAVSEA Cyber Security requirements.
  • Maintain familiarity of all Cyber Security requirements and procedures initiated at higher levels (DoN, NAVSEA, SEA05Q, etc.), relay that information to the program office, and assist with the application of those requirements.
  • Perform activities required within the DoD Instruction 8510.01 DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) (formerly the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)) to obtain Authorization to Operate (ATO) with Conditions or ATO prior to fielding of all TEAM SUB Enterprise Business Mission Area (BMA), DoD Portion of Intelligence Mission Area (DIMA), Enterprise Information Environment Mission Area (EIEMA), and Warfighting Mission Area (WMA) ashore and afloat systems. Develop RMF accreditation packages using current DoD Instruction 8510.01 accreditation methods, to include the System Authorization Boundary, Hardware / Software/Firmware list, Dataflow Diagram, Security Plan, Plan of Action, and Milestones (POA&M), System Categorization, Enterprise Reporting RMF Scorecard, System Level Continuous Monitoring (SLCM) Strategy, Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), and Security Assessment Report (SAR).
  • Identify security controls to be implemented, work with system owners to implement, and test controls, prepare required artifacts, and complete actions required in the RMF in the timeframe in which they are required.
  • Organize and assist with the updating and coordination of records in the TEAM SUB Enterprise Cybersecurity portfolio of all Business Mission Area (BMA), DoD Portion of Intelligence Mission Area (DIMA), Enterprise Information Environment Mission Area (EIEMA), and Warfighting Mission Area (WMA) ashore and afloat systems.
  • Validate that all DON-specified cybersecurity- specific information systems, including Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Procurement Business Intelligence Service (PBIS), DoD IT Portfolio Repository (DITPR)-DON, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM), the DON Application and Database Management System (DADMS), and the Enterprise Reporting Service (ERS) Cybersecurity Scorecard on Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) network, are continuously accurate and reflect the cybersecurity posture of TEAM SUB and its assigned field activities, including NUWC and SUBMEPP and provide status to TEAM SUB staff.
  • Assist in the investigation of inadvertent electronic spillages of classified information, and draft and submit reports to the ASM concerning the spillage and the impact.
  • Assist with the coordination of investigations with NAVSEA, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Defense Security Service, and other authorities.
  • Initiate and coordinate remediation actions, and track to closure.
  • Provide direct expertise and assistance to ensure that cybersecurity is fully integrated into the system lifecycles of all TEAM SUB acquisition and life-cycle maintenance platform programs in accordance with DoDI 8500.01 and DoDI 5000.02.


Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, management information systems, or related fields
    • An Associates Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
  • 2 years of experience (Experience with RDT&E and Business IT systems and the phases of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process highly preferred).
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to work closely with all levels of personnel involved in IT operations and technical aspects of systems.
  • Good communications skills and excellent word processing, database, spreadsheet programs, Microsoft applications.
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:
  • An Active or Current DOD Secret Clearance
  • CompTIA Security + or related/similar certification.
  • 2 years of experience in an Information Assurance (IA) or C&A related field.
  • Familiarity with and understanding of Navy IT sites, systems, and infrastructure.

Take this opportunity to join a high-performing team, advance your career, and make a real difference supporting America's Navy. Join the Serco team today!

In compliance with the District of Columbia's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $63,881.84 to $106,470.54; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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