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ThinkTek - Orange County Managed IT Services & Business IT Support · 1 day ago

Cyber Security Engineer

ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in management and technology consulting services for the Federal Government. They are seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineer to support the security posture of enterprise and mission-critical systems, ensuring compliance with federal security frameworks and collaborating with technical teams and leadership.

Customer ServiceInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureIT ManagementManagement Information SystemsSecurity
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and authorization artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), security control implementations, boundary diagrams, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Develop, maintain, and update Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms
Perform technical vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), analyze scan results, and support remediation efforts in coordination with government stakeholders
Engineer and review cybersecurity Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations plans, to ensure system resilience and compliance with cybersecurity policies
Design and implement an Information System Continuous Monitoring Plan (ISCMP) to support ongoing RMF continuous monitoring requirements
Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise for system security architectures, security engineering designs, and technical security specifications throughout the system lifecycle
Support the technical evaluation and engineering review of cross-domain solutions (CDS) to enable secure data transfer across geographically dispersed systems and multiple classification levels
Conduct technical assessments, testing, and validation of security controls to ensure compliance with security requirements and operational effectiveness
Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity engineering documentation and technical data packages (TDPs)
Provide cybersecurity engineering support to working level discussions, including participation in stakeholder meetings, development of technical briefings, capture of action items, and documentation of decisions
Prepare and deliver cybersecurity engineering status reports, risk assessments, and technical findings to program leadership and government customers

Qualification

RMF complianceCISSP certificationSecurity+ certificationNessusEMassNIST SP 800-37Microsoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCritical-thinking skillsTechnical documentation

Required

Must have experience in developing, and maintaining RMF compliance and authorization artifacts, including SSPs, security control implementations, boundary diagrams, and POA&Ms
Proficient in contributing specialized knowledge to operational
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Proficiency in in tools and standards, including eMass, Security Content Automation Protocol, Nessus, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-37, and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Minimum Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Education: Bachelor's degree (in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related technical field)
5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, ideally supporting federal or defense programs

Preferred

Familiarity with Marine Corps, DoD business processes, policies, and/or IT systems
Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP and Security+
Knowledge of/experience with eMass

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO and a variety of other paid leave options

Company

ThinkTek - Orange County Managed IT Services & Business IT Support

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