nLogic

NL-26-049 Cyber Security Test Engineer

nLogic  •  $70k/yr  •  Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

nLogic is seeking a Cyber Security Test Engineer to join our team supporting a MILSATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Space Force’s (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO.

The candidate will provide support to the cyber security operations staff in resolving cyber security issues as requested. Also, the candidate will assist in the identification of non-compliant system settings, exploitable threats, and other system vulnerabilities.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Assist in authoring technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, technical white papers, and test reports
  • Use industry accepted and in-house developed tools to collect and aggregate cyber security data for use in identifying non-compliant system settings, exploitable threats, and other system vulnerabilities
  • Assist in the communication with system developers to further understanding of cyber security concepts and implemented controls
  • Provide the collected data to Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) in support of their assessment of system cyber security posture and support the cyber security operations staff in resolving complex cyber security issues as requested
  • Assist in the authoring and peer-reviews cyber security test plans and detailed test procedures that include step-by-step instructions for using advanced cyber security tools
  • Enhance cyber security testing processes and procedures through feedback and implementation
  • Assist in the reporting on cyber security program activities to upper management as requested
  • Travel: approximately 10%

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline
  • 2+ years of experience with Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) processes
  • 2+ years of experience in military, aerospace, DoD government, academia, or industry
  • 2+ years of experience using Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and benchmarks
  • Understand fundamentals of various Operating Systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems involving complex systems
  • Within 6 months of hire, must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoDD 8140 and DoDD 8570.01-M for Information Assurance
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Motivated, self-starter capable of autonomous on-the-job learning/improvement with minimal supervision
  • Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
  • International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certification (i.e. ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
  • Understand fundamental concepts of software design and implementation
  • Ability to undertake new challenges with limited guidance
  • Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment
  • Experience with Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC) and STIG Viewer
  • Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
  • Experience using the Command-Line-Interface (CLI)
  • Experience with administrating Linux and Windows systems
  • Experience with Database Management (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server)
  • Experience with Cisco network devices
  • Experience with developing and maintaining scripts (primarily PowerShell)
  • Experience with working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
  • Familiarity with software vulnerability assessment and code analysis
  • Familiarity with DoD RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process
  • Familiarity with AF/DoD/CNSSI/NIST security policy/manuals and other guiding policy documents
  • ​​​​​​Familiarity with penetration testing methodology and tools

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.  Able to obtain a SECRET clearance is required for consideration. This is a full-time position located in Colorado Springs, CO. Salary is $70,000 - $100,000.
nLogic

About nLogic

nLogic is an employee-owned, small business that delivers logical solutions to our Government and industry customers. Our customers include Army, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations, Missile Defense Agency, Defense Commissary Agency, NASA, and US Department of Agriculture. Core competencies include system engineering and integration, software life cycle, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, logistics, information technologies, and cyber security. Current office locations include Huntsville, AL; Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA; Fort Greely, AK; Colorado Springs, CO; Fort Lee, VA; and Arnold Air Force Base Tullahoma, TN. We are ISO 9001:2008 certified, AS9100C compliant, CMM-I Level 2, and ITAR registered.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to be the premier provider of products and services in our market, by offering innovative and logical solutions essential to meet our customer’s needs.

Mission:

Our mission is to employ highly skilled and responsive individuals dedicated to consistently providing superior services and products. We use honest, ethical, and accountable business practices to help our clients exceed their goals in the most cost effective and time efficient manner.

Long-Standing Customer Values:

Exceed customer requirements & expectations,

Ensure quality on consistent basis,

Conduct business with integrity & respect,

Be dependable and responsive,

Accept accountability for our actions,

Perform within reasonable cost, and

Be trusted teaming partner.

Long-Term Employee Values:

Attract & retain high-quality personnel,

Provide quality management & leadership,

Ensure challenging & stable environment,

Encourage professional development & career growth,

Reward exceptional service,

Maintain outstanding benefits package, and

Enable employee ownership.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Year Founded
2009
Website
nlogic.com
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