Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Auria is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for a funded opportunity in San Diego, CA. Under this contract, the selected candidate will function as the Lead Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) and will be responsible for all Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities, to include system validation and maintenance for a range of information systems.
Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000 (No C2C)
Job Description

• Leading and supporting cyber system engineering teams
• Leading Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for DoD and Intelligence Systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework and ICD-503 guidelines
• Coordinate with Echelon II, SCA and NAO to facilitate system authorization
• Supporting offensive architecture analysis and design of defense-in-depth solutions
• Developing and accessing system security plans including, security concepts of operation, risk management matrix, security control traceability matrix, security test procedures, and plan of action and milestones
• Conducting and/or analyzing vulnerability assessments to validate system compliance with RMF controls and DISA Security Technical Information Guidelines (STIGS)
• Analyzing static code scans and dynamic code scans to validate Application Security and Development STIG compliance
• Leading and coordinating security test event teams to achieve accreditation milestones
• Verifying and validating vulnerability resolutions and/or mitigations
• Effectively communicate work plans, milestones (POAM), and obstacles to clients.
• Effectively develop system security plans, procedures, and other security documentation.
• Resolve non-routine problems with area of assigned responsibility and timely direct complex problems, questions, or complaints to Program Manager.
• Ability to analyze disparate data and produce a readable, understandable summary to Program Manager, with recommendations for corrective action, as needed; evaluate effectiveness of applied security control.

Requirements

• Candidate must have EITHER of the following options: Master's Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or similar technical domain AND a Sec+, or any degree level or no degree AND any ONE of the following certifications: CISM; CISSP; CASP+; GSLC.
• 4-5 years' experience w/no degree, 2-3 w/Masters
• Top Secret clearance: US Citizenship is required
• Knowledge of RMF, vulnerability management, remediation
• Navy system security experience (preferred)
• Experience with developing or supporting development of RMF packages
• Experience with ATO sustainment activities, to include security testing, vulnerability remediation, patching, etc..
• Knowledge of RMF steps and implementation of security controls on DoD systems (unclassified and classified)

Additional Requirements

• Experience with traditional A&A tools: ACAS Nessus, Xacta, eMASS, SCAP Scanner, STIG Viewer
• Navy ship systems expertise is desired for one of the projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of national Cybersecurity policies, DoD or Intelligence Community A&A processes and procedures and industry best practices on complex systems
• Expertise in vulnerability assessment, control allocation and risk mitigation
• Some understanding of offensive and defensive security tactics, techniques and procedures
• Ability to collaborate effectively with higher level Government leads, managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
• Ability to communicate, explain, or defend ideas or information clearly. Listen to others and recognize potential miscommunications, offer clarity.
• Strong organizational skills

About Auria
Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.