Cybersecurity Engineer

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Cybersecurity Engineer to support key programs at NSWC Crane and throughout the United States.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• On-site response to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and make required reports.
• Plan, implement, upgrade, and/or monitor cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber-resilient network.
• Travel extensively responding to threats, performing triage, and determining next action items for the response to cyber threats.
• Conduct a range of cyber risk analyses and security assessment methods within the networking environment or enclave to identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Gathers and analyzes all data that supports cyber intelligence/counterintelligence activity.
• Assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that cyber security requirements are properly defined, decomposed, allocated, implemented, and assessed to produce a cyber-resilient security design solution .
• Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure.
• Prepare, implement, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements.
• Capture information on customer systems and operations, focusing on commercial hardware that is in use and utilize captured information to assess the risk posture for the customer.
• Identify and recommend high priority assessments or other efforts that should be conducted.
• Recommend Courses of Action (COAs) to mitigate cyber risks.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent
• 10 years of professional experience with cybersecurity engineering
• CompTIA Security+
• Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 1
• Demonstrated skills in penetration testing, including the ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems and applications
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP), system configurations, and system administration is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and managing systems effectively
• Skilled in responding to security incidents, conducting forensic analysis, and understanding the lifecycle of cyber threats
• Ability to analyze threat data and understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries
• Proficiency in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash can help automate tasks and analyze data, and to automate tasks and enhance testing efficiency
• Familiarity with legal standards and ethical considerations in digital forensics, including chain of custody and evidence handling
• Proficiency in recovering and analyzing data from various digital devices, including computers, mobile devices, and cloud storage
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret security clearance (Interim Secret clearance required to start)

Travel Required:

• Possible 25-50% to NSWC Crane and/or Washington DC, Navy Yard
• Possible travel to various CONUS and OCONUS locations as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Any of the following certifications would be a plus to have:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification
  • Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
  • EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
  • GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
  • Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP)

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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