We are currently seeking a  Cyber Security Engineer/Analyst to support A-Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division for work on the Tomahawk Tactical Weapon System. 

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain system security requirements in accordance with DoD, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Department of Navy (DoN), and Command Site security directives, standards, and processes in the total engineering effort.

• Provide security engineering and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) analysis for the program, in order to plan, schedule, implement and integrate the operational use of all system resources, ensuring IA and security compliance within DoD, Navy and Command Site local system Security directives.

• Prepare and document security inputs for systems throughout the system’s life cycle by working closely with all engineering disciplines to include without limitation: network, software, hardware, and integration; system administrators; help desk personnel; and the Command Site Information Assurance Management (IAM) office.

  Collect and import system security test results and other supporting security test analysis data. The Contractor shall generate and maintain data and provide regular updates to Government system/cyber test personnel.

• Collect and maintain the appropriate, current system security accreditation and associated documentation for operational afloat systems. The Contractor shall also conduct laboratory, schoolhouse facilities, and shipboard verification of such accreditation/documentation, as specified by DoD policies.

• Perform cybersecurity testing that result in verification of and validation of system cybersecurity requirements.

• Sitting on base in a classified environment full time
• Flexibility and willingness to learn as priorities change

Typical Working Conditions:

• General office and lab work environment

Equipment Used:

• Computer and keyboard/mouse and other typical office processing equipment.

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Ability to use a computer, keyboard and mouse on a consistent basis. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. on an constant basis

Written Communications:

• Responsible for error free written reports and briefing.

Verbal Communications:

• Must be able to clearly and adequately communicate needs and requirements to internal staff, clients and Program Managers in order to adequately form and respond to tasks assigned.

Skills / Qualifications: 

• Previous system administration or RMF
• Three (3) years of cyber-security experience in preparing and submitting documentation for obtaining Navy/DoD security A&A for major weapon systems.
• Security+ or a higher cert
• Either TS clearance or background investigation which makes you TS eligible
• Comfortable working on base daily in a classified space (no cell phone)
• Flank Speed account
• Effective and clear communicator 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DISA STIGs/SRGs and scanning 
• Linux or Ubuntu OS certification
• Navy SIPR account
• Experience with eMASS, MS Office products, STIG Viewer, VRAM

Customer Interface Activities:

• Interfacing directly with stakeholders including and other industry partners and customers as needed in the execution essential Functions and duties.

Project Management / Staff Supervision:

• Foster a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• BS in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline desired

Required Certifications:

• Security Plus

Work Schedule: 

• Std 40
• Must be able to adjust to changing company, contract, or client response timeline and schedule requests.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance:

Candidates must have an active clearance OR  the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer