Remote Lead CyberSecurity Engineer (supporting Pacific Standard Time)

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead Cybersecurity Engineer provides additional and direct support to GENM-O for all information systems and Cybersecurity functions. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer shall ensure compliance with all pertinent DoD IT policy and procedures for all system integrations. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer shall be responsible for the oversight of all information systems and Cybersecurity for all tasks and subtasks. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer shall oversee the security protocol for computers, computer networks, and databases. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer shall ensure data, information, and security systems are secure and functioning as required to prevent Cybersecurity breaches of all information systems. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer shall provide a leadership role for all internal and external organizations to provide clear communication and direction for maximum Cybersecurity efforts. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer shall lead the initiative for security best practices and provide recommendations to the Government. This position requires detailed understanding of the latest DOD and RMF policies.

   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 10 – 15 Years
• Five years of experience in the last seven years in the field of DoD Information Systems Security and/or Cybersecurity.
• Five years experience in the last seven years creating RMF packages and entering the data into eMASS to obtain a ATO/ATC, including all the ancillary artifacts.
• A minimum of one year of experience working RMF processes with NETCOM.
• Possess a current IAM Level II certification
• Active DOD Secret Clearance

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), and/or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
• Experience in coordinating and conducting a Security Control Assessment – Validation.
• Five years of experience maintaining and managing client interface at the senior levels of the client organization.
• Possess a current professional level Computing Environment certification.
• Five years experience as a Systems or Network Engineer in a production environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing for long periods
• Ambulate throughout an office
• Ambulate between several buildings
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds
• Travel by land or air transportation 25-50 %

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