Senior Network Cybersecurity Engineer
Sigma DefenseAbout the role
Sigma Defense Systems is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD), providing tactical communications systems and services for digital modernization since 2006. Through our acquisitions of SOLUTE in January 2022 and Sub U Systems in May 2022, we have expanded our software and communications hardware solutions to better support JADC2, C5ISR, SATCOM, and DEVSECOPS for customers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Through a combination of hardware, software, and industry expertise, we provide a complete portfolio of solutions and services that accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes.
Why would you work for us? Quite simply, the work we do is meaningful and stimulating. We promote initiative and independent thought; we encourage direct client engagement to ensure we are delivering what the customer wants; and our engineers and scientists are working on cutting-edge projects that move the state-of-the-art closer to the people who need them. If you're looking for technical challenges and an opportunity to take a leadership role in an environment that encourages you to excel, then WE are your destination.
We are a company of innovative professionals thriving in a highly motivating work environment that fosters creativity and independent thinking. If you are a motivated individual with a desire to support our service men and women, now is a great time to join Sigma Defense!
Discover your next mission with Sigma Defense - Find and follow us at Sigma Defense Systems LLC: Overview | LinkedIn and visit Sigma Defense | A Leading Technology Company for more information.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.
We are seeking a Senior Network Cybersecurity Engineer who will provide cybersecurity support services and Risk Management Framework (RMF) subject matter expertise to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Transport (AISR-T) program in accordance with DoD and USSOCOM policies and Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office Command, Control, Computer and Communications (PEO-C4) directives, and regulations.
Requirements
- 10+ years experience as a cybersecurity professional working with products and tools related to network systems engineering, vulnerability assessments, or information systems risk management (DoD experience highly desired).
- Experienced in managing information systems under the DoD Risk Management Framework or the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework
- Experienced in the DoD vulnerability management process; and compliance standards such as DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Security Requirements Guides (SRG), and Common Criteria/National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Protection Profiles
- Experienced in project management (PMP certification desired)
- Proficient in the English language
- Detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an Information System (IS).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong interpersonal skills - team and customer-service oriented.
- Strict attention to detail.
- Strong organization, facilitation, and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize, and execute against multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and with others.
- Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
- Ability to generate recommendations based on rigorous analysis and logical arguments.
- Ability to produce thorough, exhaustive, and accurate A&A documentation.
- Ability to produce and present executive-level briefings to program leadership.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Ability to learn independently.
- Ability to process large amounts of data in order to extract and assimilate key points.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
- Experienced in cybersecurity compliance assessment tools and security information and event management data platforms: Assured C
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