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Cybersecurity Engineer – Littoral Combat Ship Software Support

Cybersecurity Engineer – Littoral Combat Ship Software Support

CompanyPeraton
LocationVirginia Beach, VA, USA
Salary$104000 – $166000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Min 10 years with BS/BA, Minimum of 8 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 5 years with PhD
  • Minimum IAT Level II certification to start
  • Ability to obtain within 30 days of start – (any of the following) minimum IAT Level III certification: CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP
  • A combined total of ten (10) years of full-time professional/education experience in the following functional areas: Computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies; National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) Program requirements and mission, ship install requirements, and protocols (Shipboard CANES-Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services experience accepted as well); Risk Management Framework (RMF), and the implementation of Cybersecurity and IA boundary defense techniques and various IA-enabled appliances. Examples of these appliances and applications are Firewalls, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Switch/Routers, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), EMASS and, Endpoint Security Solution (ESS); Performing STIG implementation; Performing vulnerability assessments with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution tool; Remediating vulnerability findings to include implementing vendor patches on both Linux and Windows Operating systems
  • Must currently possess a DoD Secret level clearance
  • Current U.S. Passport or ability to obtain prior to start

Responsibilities

  • Provide Onsite Representative (OSR) support to NSWCDD DNA by providing administrative and technical support, performing ship checks, attending local meetings, providing critical fleet schedule information and coordination, and serving as liaison to the ship, etc.
  • Support all efforts required to deliver new TSCE baselines to the fleet. OSRs shall coordinate efforts to meet fleet requirements and assist with agreements such as MOA and MOU.
  • Develop ship inspection procedures (including test procedures) ship check reports.
  • Provide ship check reports in accordance with NSWCDD DNA provided Ship check guidance materials. Ship check reports shall include photographs whenever permitted by the ship.
  • Perform AIT installations, removals, overhauls, upgrades, and/or technical assistance for assemblies, units, equipment, systems, ECPs, and alterations.
  • Coordinate with the Activity’s Alteration Installation Team (AIT) to ensure that all material and applicable instructions, TDP(s), DFS(s), etc. are approved and installed.
  • Develop ship inspection procedures (including test procedures) and detailed ship check reports.
  • Adhere to the requirements of shipboard protocol as defined within Section C.5.10.
  • Support underway periods as required to achieve tasking objectives.
  • Maintain the smooth operation of multi-user systems, coordinating with network engineers and other IT staff to ensure optimal system performance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  • MS and 8 years of experience as a professional Engineer
  • Will have 10 years + experience analyzing log data, performing traffic analysis, executing audits, performing digital footprint and risk intelligence analysis, and possess the expertise to rectify any uncovered vulnerabilities.
  • DoD Top Secret security clearance is highly preferred
  • One or more of the following cyber certifications: OSCP, GIAC GSOC, CompTIA CySA+, CISSP from ISC2