Cyber Security Practitioner

Company: ENSCO
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO has existing contracts supporting USAF Space and Missile Center (SMC) and currently seeking a Cybersecurity Practitioner to compile and develop Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages IAW USAF implementation of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). In addition, the candidate will recommend and support systems engineering and integration of cyber relevant capabilities into AF mission systems and will work closely with Government Project Officers and Information Systems Security Managers to validate cybersecurity controls and solutions. This work includes the administration and compilation of vulnerability assessments, RMF security controls assessment, compliance reporting, and authoring documentation. The candidate will understand the cybersecurity needs that support mission objectives and will assist the ISSE with development of system security frameworks and security CONOPS based on the allocated cybersecurity requirements. The candidate will work in close coordination with the government stakeholders, system developers, and Security Control Assessors to assure that the correct security posture is captured in the artifacts to support an accurate assessment and subsequent certification decision by the Certification Authority. Position is located in Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities include:

* Providing IA and Cyber Security expertise including consultation with our customer in the development of USAF Space and Missile Systems Center programs

* Program support lifecycle stages from concept development and contract pre-acquisition through contractor design and accreditation

* Consulting with customer during working group participation and provide solutions to challenging problems

* Engaging customer and colleagues to coordinate and resolve differences

* Evaluating technical risk in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF)

* Interface with other government organizations during security evaluation of engineering design solutions. Provide compliance support during contractor accreditation phase

Qualifications Desired

* Experience with Western/Eastern Range, Launch and Test Program and/or Air Force programs (Launch programs, AFSCN, MILSATCOM, GPS)

* RMF Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

* NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation

* Network Engineering

* Communications Systems

* Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)

* Cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISM or CASP)

* Master's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering with emphasis in IA/Cyber Security

* Current DOD TS or TS/SCI security clearance

Qualifications Required (Skills)

* Bachelor s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

* 5 years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design

* 5 years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security

* Any DoD Approved 8570 IA Baseline Certification, Level II, or III

* A DOD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A US CITIZEN. IF YOU DO NOT MEET THIS REQUIREMENT, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Strength in Diversity
ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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