Cyber Security Engineer

Role: Cyber Security Engineer

Client: Defense-Aerospace

Pay Rate: $80-90/hr (W2, non-benefited)

Length: 1-year (w/ possible extension)

Location: Aurora, CO

Clearance: Secret

Description:

Our client is in search of an individual to join the Cyber Security Engineering team for the role of Cyber Security Engineer. This position entails supporting the Continuous Monitoring and maintenance of Authority to Operate on Government customer accredited assets. The ideal candidate will possess a broad range of cyber experience spanning various aspects of cyber operations, from mission execution to vulnerability management, compliance management, database security, and enterprise information infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

· Reviewing and adjudicating Tenable/Nessus findings

· Conducting vulnerability and compliance scanning and implementing mitigation measures

· Performing STIG manual hardening checks

· Working through Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM)

· Providing support for Assessment and Authorization (A&A)

· Engaging in cyberSecurity Engineering to aid system development efforts.

Required Skills:

· Demonstrated experience with Tenable Security Center, Nessus for vulnerability and compliance assessment.

· Hands on experience in manual hardening and system compliance.

· An advanced degree in STEM with 5+ years of engineering experience

· Familiar with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37, NIST Special Publication 800-53 and NIST Special Publication 800-171

· Must possess Security Certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II (Security+ or equivalent) Compliant Certification

Desired Skills:

· Understanding of DoD RMF Certification and Accreditation Processes, assessing and validating compliance with IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation

· Security Certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT-III (CISSP or equivalent) Compliant Certification

· Self-Starter requiring limited direction and supervision

If interested in learning more about this position, please submit your resume and I will call back with more information.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person