Gnostech Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in support of the U.S. Air Force North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) Sustained Support Contract (NISSC). NISSC will provide accurate, timely, and unambiguous warning and attack assessment of Air, Missile, and Space threats with daily visibility of National Command Authority leaders including the President of the United States. NCMC-ITW/AA is composed of Air, Missile, and Space Warning Missions located at Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Peterson AFB, Offutt AFB, Vandenberg AFB, and forward user and sensor sites worldwide.

Overview

Location:

• Colorado Springs, CO

Job Title:

• Cybersecurity Engineer

Salary:

• Commensurate with industry, position, experience

Travel:

• Up to 10%

Position Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for the execution of the Information Assurance program as stipulated by various USG requirements documents including (but not limited to): NISPOM, and associated NIST documents. The selected candidate will be responsible for day-to-day effective execution of the Information Assurance program to include (but not limited to):

• Information Assessment and Reporting, System Self Inspection, Auditing, Vulnerability Management and Continuous Monitoring
• Receive. Acknowledge and track notification of Notice To Airmen (NOTAMS), Time Compliance Network Order (TCNO), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA), Mission Tasking Order (MTO) and take corrective actions to bring into and maintain networks, workstations and equipment compliance and report compliance status to 721 CS Information Assurance
• May assist program IAOs and/or with scanning networks and devices no less than monthly to perform vulnerability assessments
• Assists with updates/maintenance of Certification and Accreditation materials and associated artifacts/bodies of evidence via eMASS or other established method IAW DoD DIACAP and RMF directions
• Managing Cybersecurity Administration programs and maintaining Information Assurance documentation (SSPs, testing, etc.)
• Information Assurance sustainment activities (hardware change management, software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, file transfers, etc.)
• Interfacing with External Customers
• Administers IA training and awareness programs
• Prepares or assists with preparation of various IA/Program Protection artifacts, bodies of evidence or other related documentation
• Incident response, investigation, and resolution
• Development, maintenance, and execution of effective, well written, and customer compliant IA policies and procedures
• The ideal candidate possesses strong written and oral communications skills, technical knowledge, exemplary customer service skills, strong time management skills, the ability to creatively find solutions to complex challenges, and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Security Clearance

• Must possess an active Secret clearance, TS with SCI Eligibility is preferred

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and in possession of a Secret clearance and have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS Security Clearance
• DoD 8570.1M IAT II compliant Professional Certification (e.g. Security + CE, CISSP, GSEC, etc.) with at least one CE/OS certificate (UNIX, Linux, MS, etc.)
• 2 years of experience in Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Security Engineering
• Experience developing System Security Plans (SSPs) and supporting Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation
• Past experience with management/maintenance of DIACAP security authorization packages and related artifacts, bodies of evidence (past RMF experience highly desired)
• Experience supporting various computer hardware platforms and multiple operating systems in both stand alone and LAN/WAN configurations
• Working knowledge of operating systems security features and settings (e.g. Windows, Unix, and Linux)
• Proven ability to make sound decisions and implement all aspects of information systems security as it applies to NISPOM Chapter 8, NIST SPs, and other government doctrine
• Professional demeanor, good interpersonal skills, and ability to excel in a high-paced multi-tasked environment
• Demonstrated ability to act independently, prioritize tasks, and manage to schedule
• Willingness to perform security tasks outside specialty (e.g. program security) and be proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Visio, etc.)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written modes, and be able to author and present subject specific presentations. Comfortable with public speaking.
• Must be willing and able to travel as required up to 10% of work schedule

Desired Skills:

• Experience with eMASS and/or XACTA highly desired
• Experience with various information system security assessment/hardening tools – ACAS, DISA SRR, STIG’s, etc.
• Current Top Secret clearance or SCI access
• Self-starter with ability to work with limited supervision, customer service orientated
• In-depth knowledge of NIST special publications, CNSS policies and instructions

Education and Training Required

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or related field of study

Minimum Years of Experience

• 3+ years of directly related technical experience

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Gnostech Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.