NL-26-026 Cyber Lead Engineer

nLogic is seeking a Cyber Lead Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

You will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art 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.

Responsibilities

• Proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing all Department of the Air Force information system security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Understanding of vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks in support of an Risk Management Framework (RMF) Approval to Operate decision.
• Experience reviewing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems
• Ensures software, hardware, and firmware complies with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., security technical implementation guides /security requirement guides)
• During system development, recommends protective or corrective measures, in coordination with the ISSM, when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• During system development, advises acquisition program leadership on RMF process and artifacts required to obtain an ATO.
• Coordinates activities of cyber security staff to support program cyber security requirements.
• 5 years of experience writing and reviewing cyber security requirements in support to DoD system acquisitions.
• Recommends exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.
• Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement (MoA), Authorization to Connect (ATC) packages, Interconnection Security Agreement (SIA), and Security Impact Assessments with system owners for interface and networking implementations
• Support the SSC with ensuring security, quality, timeliness, mission partner support, completeness, and regulatory compliance of ATO RMF documentation
• Support the following responsibilities: security control assessor (SCA) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) curated to DOD/DAF/USSF baselines, audit standards, and plan of actions and milestones (POAM)
• Attend cleared expert threat briefings; have oversight of security program design, incident response plans, cyber risk assessments, and attack surface assessments, conduct tabletop exercises, and breach readiness reviews
• Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification in accordance with (IAW) AFMAN 17-1303. Individuals in this position must be U.S. citizens
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required for position
• BA or BS degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, network, and telecommunications; information systems, information technology, or computer information systems
• 7 years of work experience in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
• Experience creating reviewing and updating artifacts in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) DODI 8510.01.
• Key developer of system security plans, Security Assessment Plans/Reports, Risk Assessment Plan/Report, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and associated cybersecurity artifacts
• Experience working in a system program office fielding a new capability
• Experience identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).
• 10 years of experience working in a military organization in a cybersecurity role with military tactical, space, or enterprise systems.
• Possess DoD Approved Baseline Certification as Information Assurance Manager Level II in accordance with DoDM 8140.03. (i.e., CompTIA CASP , CISSP).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering with emphasis in Cyber Security
• 10 years of work experience in Cyber Security
• 5 years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design
• Cybersecurity certification (IAM Level III) in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M guidance
• Previous experience supporting military satellite communications programs such as Milstar, AEHF, GPS, SMART-T
• Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)
• TS/SCI Clearance
  
  

Work Conditions

• Work Model: On-site
• Travel: Minimal
• Work Hours: Standard
  
  

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Current SECRET security clearance is required for consideration. This is a full-time position on-site in El Segundo, CA. The estimated salary for this position ranges from approximately $149,000 to $219,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and additional supplemental benefits, such as professional development support.

Qualified candidates should complete their application to be considered for the opportunity.