Cyber Security Engineer II with Security Clearance
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Location: Fort Meade, MD
Description:
Cybersecurity Engineer II Location: Fort Meade, MD Required Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly ATG is seeking a full-time Cybersecurity Engineer to join our USCYBERCOM team. Job Summary : * Possess an in-depth understanding and the ability to apply intermediate concepts of cyber engineering and cybersecurity * Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework * With no guidance, conduct cybersecurity engineering research and analysis, provide recommendations for the implementation of security mechanisms, and provide advise or counsel on recommended cybersecurity practices and requirements * Contribute substantive content to the development of cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework * Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of DOD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) engineering efforts, across multiple engineering disciplines * With no guidance, evaluate functional operation and performance. Based on test results and inspections, make recommendations regarding C&A. * Be the liason between the operators, the developers and the system engineers; ensures compliance with DoD and NIST requirements * Assess infrastructure requests; provide recommendations and guidance on development Qualifications: * Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. An Additional 5 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. * Minimum of 10 years of experience with cybersecurity or information assurance * Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills. Desired Qualifications: * Desired knowledge and understanding of Cyber Mission Force construct and operational requirements