What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Security Systems Engineer position at ANALYGENCE?
ANALYGENCE is seeking a Junior Security Systems Engineerto support Department of Defense (DoD) systems through the full lifecycle of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities. The JSSE will assist in developing secure architectures, authoring cybersecurity documentation, conducting vulnerability assessments, and supporting accreditation processes to ensure mission assurance and system compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in authoring DoD Cybersecurity Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) artifacts.
- Document systems from a cybersecurity perspective using MS Word, Excel, Visio, and other tools.
- Derive and document system CONOPS for Mission Assurance Categorization.
- Research, recommend, and document logical/physical solutions to prevent, detect, and correct system vulnerabilities.
- Apply DISA STIGs and NSA recommendations to engineering efforts.
- Develop secure network architectures and engineering documentation using Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles.
- Develop, execute, and document security test procedures.
- Assist in analyzing designated US Naval warfare systems against known vulnerabilities, hacker techniques, and exploits.
- Support Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) planning and execution.
- Prepare System Security Administrator and Operators Manuals (SSAOM).
- Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and resolve Interim ATO (IATO) issues.
- Conduct risk assessments and support technical requirement specifications.
- Develop Microsoft PowerPoint materials for program briefings.
- Translate complex engineering concepts into simplified explanations for diverse audiences.
- Assist in developing cybersecurity requirements, policy standards, guidance, and procedures for combat systems.
- Conduct cybersecurity-related research, gap analysis, threat analysis, and risk assessments for combat systems.
- Use MBSE models to perform cybersecurity analysis.
- Minimum of 1 year of engineering or cybersecurity experience.
- Minimum IAT Level II per DoD 8570.01
- Understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF, PIT, and military system specifications.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity boundary defense techniques and appliances.
- Experience in secure network architecture, security design, cyber testing, test analysis, or secure system development.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to document systems and processes clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
ANALYGENCE is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decision without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
