The MSEIT (MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT)) in support of the Space and Missiles Systems Center Military Satellite Communications Systems Directorate (SMC/MC) is seeking a proposal for Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity support. The MILSATCOM portfolio of programs has an ongoing need for IA/Cybersecurity support, to meet the needs of our emerging next-generation protected SATCOM.
Responsibilities:
Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE), and Certification & Accreditation (C&A), in accordance to NIST 800-53 RMF and NSA requirements and regulations.
Define security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems.
Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures.
Interface with Space Force customer, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity/cryptographic requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required:
Understanding of the discipline and practice of Systems Engineering throughout the system lifecycle phases of concept, development, production, use, support, and retirement.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills.
Strong writing and oral presentation skills; ability to write final-version deliverable technical documents and reports.
Preferred:
RMF or DIACAP 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).
Security certification (CISSP).
Experience and Education Requirements:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or technical equivalent.
2+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design.
2+ years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security.
Understanding of modern computing architectures including CI/CD, microservices, cloud, and container technologies
Background in software design.
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering with emphasis in IA/Cyber Security.
5+ years of work experience in IA/Cyber Security.
5+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design.
DoD Space program experience.
TS/SCI clearance.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Office environment.
Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screening; subsequent random screening per antidrug and alcohol misuse prevention program requirements.
Travel:
Travel may be required and will be performed under the guidelines of Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and/or Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
ARCTOS is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
