Cybersecurity Engineer

San Diego, CA, United States

Job Description

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to participate in a team tasked with providing Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific system administration and information assurance (IA) support for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)/High Side Networks (HSN) and information systems for various intelligence programs being work at the Command.

The task will require the Cybersecurity Engineer to provide IA support directly related to information security (INFOSEC), computer security, communications security (COMSEC), continuity of operations planning (COOP), risk management framework (RMF), and information technology (IT) management on the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) and National Security Agency Network (NSANet).

The ideal candidate will have experience with the latest web-based technologies and a history of direct involvement with successful application development and engineering efforts ranging from unclassified up to TS/SCI. This position will directly support NIWC Pacific on-site in San Diego, CA.

PRIMARY DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages, installs, upkeeps, configures, and provides reliable operation of computer systems and network infrastructure devices

Operates and troubleshoots computer systems, applications, and supporting hardware, and resolves issues

Answers technical questions, manages accounts, manages access controls, permissions, and license management; participates in technical-related meetings, as needed

Installs, configures, and administers systems/infrastructure and performs capacity management

Ensures compliance with Intelligence Community Security and IA policies, processes, and procedures, as well as cybersecurity directives and mandates

Documents configurations and changes, provides technical engineering, and designs review for new server systems, applications, infrastructure, and hardware

Supports installation and management of network hardware, firmware upgrades, and configurations as well as security compliance and reporting, and provides technical support to resolve issues related to network connectivity

Develops and/or analyzes security architectures, standards and specifications

Researches new technology and recommends hardware and software, introducing and integrating new technologies into existing environments

Reviews/updates existing system security documentation; develops RMF packages and provides expertise for re-certification and/or re-accreditation cycles; maintains configuration management of accreditation documents

Employs software tools to support automated security assessment and accreditation process

Ensures protection control and adequacy of COMSEC measures

Requirements

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Ten (10) years of experience with installation, modification, repair, operation, and removal of ISSM systems

Five (5) years of experience preparing system accreditation packages

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

DOD 8570 IAT II certification, e.g. Security+

Experience with:

Verifying system configuration compliance in accordance with DoD STIGs and IAVAs

Hardware assembly, configuration, integration, troubleshooting, and network connectivity support

JWICS and NSA networks and associated encryption and firewall devices

Installation, administration, troubleshooting, and configuration of enterprise and non-enterprise virtual machines

Maintenance and configuration of Cisco network device

Maintenance of port security on all network devices

Coordination with local system administrators with deployment of new computers, VoIP, dVTC, and sVTC devices

DESIRED SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Experience with Palo Alto firewalls

Experience with configuration and maintenance of TACLANE (KG-175)

Familiarity with GemONE software

Experience in Scrum and Agile development is a plus

CCNA certification is a plus

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL with CI POLY ELIGIBILITY

ABOUT US

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DIVERSITY INCLUSION

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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