Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Company: The JAAW Group

Location: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida

Job Description:

The JAAW Group, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, is seeking a skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and data. This position requires a minimum of 3-12 years of experience in cybersecurity. Certifications of Sec CISSP, CASP, CySA are desired.

Responsibilities:

- Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures to protect critical systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and cyber threats.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential security risks, evaluating system vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements to mitigate risks effectively.
- Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
- Monitor and analyze security events and incidents, detecting potential security breaches and taking prompt action to investigate and resolve issues.
- Perform security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing on systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate remediation measures.
- Implement and manage security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), data loss prevention (DLP) tools, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) mechanisms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure design, development, testing, and implementation of software and infrastructure components.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, continuously enhancing knowledge and skills to effectively protect systems and data.
- Respond to cybersecurity incidents, leading incident response activities to contain, mitigate, and recover from security breaches or attacks.
- Support compliance activities, including the assessment and validation of systems and processes against applicable security frameworks and standards.
- Provide guidance and training to employees on cybersecurity awareness, practices, and policies to promote a culture of security within the organization.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders, clients, and auditors to address cybersecurity concerns, respond to inquiries, and facilitate security assessments.
- Assist in the development and implementation of disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies to ensure the availability and resilience of critical systems.
- Document cybersecurity processes, procedures, and incident response activities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for reference and audit purposes.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-12 years of experience working as a Cybersecurity Engineer or in a similar role.
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices, including but not limited to NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and security-related regulations.
- Experience with security technologies and tools, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, antivirus, DLP, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing tools.
- Familiarity with network protocols, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.
- Strong knowledge of operating systems, databases, and cloud computing platforms from a security standpoint.
- Professional certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security , GIAC) are highly desirable.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically about cybersecurity risks and solutions.
- Attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Existing security clearance (Secret or higher) is preferred but not required.

Join The JAAW Group and contribute your cybersecurity expertise to protecting critical systems and data at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. We offer a challenging and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.