Cyber Security Test Engineer
Canvas Inc.About the role
Job Title: Cyber Security Test Engineer
Location: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid)
Canvas is looking for a talented Cyber Security Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide Cyber Test support within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) supporting the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense Program Office (GMD).
Duties:
- Assist in Security Plans (SSPs) development, Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
- Perform technical work utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including analyzing and solving Information Assurance (IA)-related technical problems.
- Ensures that system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed.
- Confirm that all RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
- Demonstrated abilities to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations with effective solutions.
- Interface with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and ensure timely delivery of CDRL artifacts, while providing feedback to ensure the sufficiency and quality of cyber artifacts.
- Periodically conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
- Perform vulnerability/risk analysis of systems using expertise in relevant information systems security.
- Track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with customers to resolve any findings.
- Ensure that identified security controls are implemented and operating as intended through all phases of the lifecycle.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with DoD's RMF and SSP processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to lead and be a part of a team
- Good verbal and written skills
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in STEM field
- Experience Managing Cyber Task Orders (CTOs) reporting, mitigation, and compliance.
- Experience in the Missile Defense Agency
- DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification (Sec +).
Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance
About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits of Working with Canvas
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:
- Competitive Wages*
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
- Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
- Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
- Discretionary performance-base
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