Cyber Specialist

Aegis Aerospace is currently looking for a Cyber Specialist to support the DHSTO contract located in Houston, TX.

Information Assurance (IA) support as follows:

• Conducting risk analysis, security tests/evaluations and supporting Computer Security Incident Handling efforts.
• Determine actions required for all DoD payloads office computer systems to meet NASA and/or DoD IA policies including latest security updates
• Determine actions required to ensure computers and networking equipment meet DoD IA policies, including latest security updates
• Identify security gaps, or findings of vulnerability; assist in developing and executing Plan of Action and Milestones
• Cyber Security support as follows:
• Support all DoD payloads office computer systems and networks, including but not limited to the following activities:
• Applies knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to develop, implement, and maintain multiple secure network environments for all space and information systems (satellite, ground, and launch).
• Perform annual self-assessments and support external assessments of all security plans.
• Continually identify non-compliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the IA program.
• Actual hands-on cyber compliance experience, including:
• Tracking down implementation details
• Writing security plan, contingency plan, risk assessment - and applying results
• Managing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) & Risk-Based Decisions (RBDs)
• Shepherd an authorization package through the A&A process
• Sustain cyber authorization for existing systems
• Participate in payload meetings such as the preliminary design review, critical design review and technical interchange meetings, especially with respect to satellite ground system architecture
• Some travel may be required to KSC, payload customer locations, and other NASA or DoD locations; international travel could be included. This travel is not frequent but can be several days at a time.

Required Qualifications:

• CISSP Certification or ability to acquire within 6 months of employment
• Recent RMF experience - specifically related to DoD strongly desired
• Must have US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
• Current or ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
• At least 5 years of experience with the NASA and/or DoD IT Security environment; knowledge of associated requirements and implementation of security controls
• Must have a BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems, or related field from an accredited college, university or technical institute and at least 10 years of overall experience in the field.
• Knowledge of or experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) compliance (i.e. 800-171, 800-53)
• Knowledge of or experience with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) compliance (i.e. 199, 200)
• Knowledge of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) (NIST Special Publication 800-181, revision 1) and the building blocks describing the tasks, knowledge, and skills that are needed to perform cybersecurity work performed by individuals and teams.
• Certified per DoD 8570.1 Approved Baseline Certifications for Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II, Security +, or able to obtain certification within 12 months of hire
• Experience with configuration of Windows operating systems and software for PCs
• Must have the ability to analytically solve problems that may arise and determine preventative measures; must have excellent troubleshooting skills
• Good written and verbal communications skills, and ability to work in a team environment
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols

Desired Qualifications:

• Recent eMASS experience strongly desired
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Recent COMSEC experience
• Recent experience using/accrediting a SCIF
• JWICS and SIPR Accreditation Knowledge
• Experience with scripting and automation tools
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, and Microsoft Office tools

About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at www.aegisaero.com.

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