1756 - Cybersecurity Engineer

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Rome, NY.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience to support the implementation, assessment, and automation of cybersecurity controls across information systems and Microsoft Azure cloud environments

This position will work closely with a Senior ISSE and other engineering personnel to implement cybersecurity requirements, perform vulnerability assessments, support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, and improve the automation of security and compliance processes

The ideal candidate has a foundation in cybersecurity engineering and DoD security requirements and is looking to expand hands-on experience with ACAS, Zero Trust, Microsoft Azure security, Azure Policy, Xacta, infrastructure automation, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Must be a U.S. citizen

Mandatory Certifications

CompTIA Security+

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Computer Programs/Software

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

Xacta

Personnel Clearance Level

Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance

Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate

Education Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity Engineering or related field of study.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)

Work alongside senior cybersecurity engineers to implement and maintain security controls throughout the system lifecycle

Support cybersecurity requirements in accordance with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Assist with implementation of Zero Trust security principles across systems, applications, cloud infrastructure, and supporting technologies

Perform vulnerability scanning and assessment activities using ACAS

Review ACAS scan results, identify vulnerabilities and configuration deficiencies, and assist engineering and system administration teams with remediation efforts

Track vulnerability remediation activities and validate corrective actions through follow-up assessments and scanning

Assist with implementation and maintenance of security controls within Microsoft Azure environments

Support development and administration of Azure Policy initiatives, assignments, exemptions, and compliance requirements

Use Microsoft Defender for Cloud to evaluate security posture, review recommendations, identify configuration issues, and support remediation

Assist with Xacta administration and automation efforts, including RMF documentation, evidence collection, control implementation, and assessment activities

Support automated processes for security-control validation and continuous monitoring

Assist senior engineers with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and infrastructure automation efforts

Collect, organize, and maintain technical evidence supporting security-control implementation and assessment

Work with cloud engineers, system administrators, DevSecOps personnel, ISSOs, and other cybersecurity professionals

Document technical configurations, security procedures, remediation activities, and engineering solutions

Salary Range

$118,000 - $138,000 annually.

Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 (Floating) Holidays

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

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Who can apply

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