Cyber Security Test Engineer

Job Locations

US-CO-Colorado Springs

Position Summary

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force's Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force's acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Test Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide support to the cyber security operations staff in resolving cyber security issues as requested
Assist in the identification of non-compliant system settings, exploitable threats, and other system vulnerabilities
Assist in authoring technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, technical white papers, and test reports
Travel: approximately 10%
Use industry accepted and in-house developed tools to collect and aggregate cyber security data for use in identifying non-compliant system settings, exploitable threats, and other system vulnerabilities
Assist in the communication with system developers to further understanding of cyber security concepts and implemented controls
Provide the collected data to Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) in support of their assessment of system cyber security posture and support the cyber security operations staff in resolving complex cyber security issues as requested
Assist in the authoring and peer-reviews cyber security test plans and detailed test procedures that include step-by-step instructions for using advanced cyber security tools
Enhance cyber security testing processes and procedures through feedback and implementation
Assist in the reporting on cyber security program activities to upper management as requested

Skills

Required Experience:

4+ years' work experience in military, aerospace, DoD government, academia, or industry
Understand fundamental concepts of software design and implementation
Understand fundamentals of various Operating Systems
Ability to troubleshoot problems involving complex systems
Ability to undertake new challenges with limited guidance
Bachelor degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline
Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment
Within 6 months of hire, must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoDD 8140 and DoDD 8570.01-M for Information Assurance

Must be eligible for DoD Secret Clearance to be considered for this position

Preferred Experience:

4+ years of experience with MILSATCOM equipment and troubleshooting (desired)
Experience with Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC) and STIG Viewer
Experience using Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and benchmarks
Experience with Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) processes
Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
Experience using the Command-Line-Interface (CLI)
Experience with administrating Linux and Windows systems
Experience with Database Management (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server)
Experience with Cisco network devices
Experience with developing and maintaining scripts (primarily PowerShell)
Familiarity with DoD RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process
Familiarity with AF/DoD/CNSSI/NIST security policy/manuals and other guiding policy documents
Familiarity with penetration testing methodology and tools
Experience with working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Motivated, self-starter capable of autonomous on-the-job learning/improvement with minimal supervision

Compensation:

Starting salary ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

Millennium offers a comprehensive benefits package. Millennium is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Millennium does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status in recruitment, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or training. It is also Millennium's policy to maintain a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

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