Engineer, Cyber Security

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage.The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.

Engineer, Cyber Security

Hybrid from Tampa, FL

Position Summary

SES Space and Defense is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer as part of its growing Cyber Organization that focuses on Program Cyber Security. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, with a special focus in areas of RMF and NIST family of standards.Your responsibilities will include designing, integrating, implementing, and promoting security features, products, and procedures to ensure operational system certification and authorization; this includes your ability to assess and mitigate system vulnerabilities. On occasion, the Cyber Security Engineer may act as the Subject Matter Expert, (SME), for new Cybersecurity efforts and activities for specific projects and efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure system compliance within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associated policy, procedures, and guidelines
• Provide hands-on cybersecurity expert support, guidance, and quality assurance for projects/programs and for team members
• Must serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on system certifications and authorization matters
• Provide review of customer required security plans to include Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Operations Security (OPSEC), standard practices, and procedures.
• Interfacing with Program Management ensuring compliance with established program security plans and customer directives.
• Review, prepare, and update Authority to Operate (ATO) packages in accordance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and customer policy, procedures, and guidelines.
• Identify and communicate changes that might affect Information System (IS) security authorization status.
• Performing self-inspections and investigations as required by government regulations
• Participating in customer audits and inspections.
• Manager of vulnerability and patching program providing weekly status updates to managing organization.
• Developing, revising, and maintaining Plan of Action and Milestones documentation (POA&Ms).
• Participate in the aligning and coordinating of patching and hardening efforts to complement schedules as necessary.
• Developing, revising, and maintaining continuous monitoring plans - schedule frequency and manning.
• As member of the Change Control Board (CCB), approve change and configuration requirements in a timely manner.
• Developing, revising, and maintaining all system information security related policies and procedures.
• Preparing internal and external customer reports in a timely manner.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Collaborate and support cross-functional engineering team
• Support the hardening of critical infrastructure, site visits, and validations (NOCs/SACs)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field
• 2-4 years of closely related experience/expertise in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity Systems; Vulnerability Analysis, Mitigation and Management; Systems Auditing, Information Systems or Engineering Management; and/or Security Test & Evaluation
• Must be a U.S Citizen with ability to obtain DOD Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience conducting Information System vulnerability scanning
• Experience as an ISSO
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written with other IT professionals and end-users and be able to present briefings to executive staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOD Security Clearance at TS or TS/SCI level
• Familiarity with Tenable NESSUS and SCTM, SCAP, and eMASS
• Military Satellite Communications experience preferred

The base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. SES Space & Defense is committed to workplace diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.#LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1