Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a CyberSecurity Engineer IV to provide security testing, security controls, general cybersecurity support, and leadership supporting the execution of a large size, multi-year contract to the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) Army Military Payroll (AMP). Nakupuna Consulting is extending contingent offers for this effort in anticipation of contract award, which is expected in May of 2024. The CyberSecurity Engineer IV will be responsible for the integrity of the environment architecture, to include reviewing designs, scanning for vulnerabilities, and drafting and implementing security controls. The Engineer IV will write weekly and monthly status reports regarding security efforts to be sent to upper-level management as well as the Army client. While the CyberSecurity Engineer IV will be capable of solving highly complicated problems without much assistance, collaboration will be an integral part of this role and the level IV Engineer should expect to communicate frequently and openly with other CyberSecurity professionals and the numerous Agile Teams across the AMP program. As the highest-level CyberSecurity Engineer on the AMP program, the candidate should serve as a positive mentor for junior employees, coaching team members as needed.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Responsible for supporting cybersecurity activities including reviewing architectural designs for impacts to cybersecurity concerns.
• Analyze security scans to identify vulnerabilities and review test findings to coordinate resolution and reduce opportunities for breaches.
• For vulnerabilities that cannot be eliminated, assist with Risk Management Framework (RMF) actions to identify risk, risk measurement and assessment, risk mitigation, and risk reporting and monitoring – including creation of Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) as appropriate.
• Assess, plan, implement, and maintain controls needed to deliver certified and accredited systems in accordance regulations.
• Support security testing, audits, and generation of remediation and mitigation plans.
• Support weekly and monthly reports on administration and remediation activities.
• Performs work with a high degree of latitude.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance subject matter.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate a group.
• May act as lead or first-level supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 6-8 years of experience within the federal government, DoD, Army, or IC and/or private sector preferred.

Skills/Qualifications: Certifications in SAFe DevOps and IAT Level II preferred.

Clearance Requirements: This position requires a current Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 

Work Location: Work location will be in the D.C., Maryland, Virginia region.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to use stairs without assistance
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, lift, carry, reach, kneel, crouch, bend and climb a step stool/ladder