Job#: 2065615
Job Description:
Apex Systems, the nation’s second largest IT staffing firm, has an immediate opportunity for a Cleared Cyber Security Engineer in Colorado Springs. Please find the details below.
If interested, please email your resume and best phone number to Kirsten Bridges at [email protected] for consideration.
Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Colorado Springs
Clearance: Secret or higher
Pay: 120-145k/year
#Clearance
Cybersecurity Engineer
Career level typically with an advanced degree and 3+ years experience or bachelors with 5+ years experience or equivalent; wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions; works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives; failure to achieve results normally results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources; frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
The selected applicant must have demonstrated experience in DoD operational computing environments and possess the ability to work as part of an integrated information assurance team tasked with working with various product development teams and third party assessors in order to ensure efficient and effective verification, evaluation, implementation update and maintenance of the Information System Configuration Compliance baseline using DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), Program Guidance and/or Vendor Guidance; Working knowledge of ACAS (Tenable.sc / Tenable Nessus), Evaluate STIG, Trivy, SCAP or other Cybersecurity scanning tools. The position requires security engineering skills with a working knowledge of information assurance technology and DoDI 8500.2 - Excellent interpersonal skills are required with a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships - Familiarity with security architecture design, Security Audit tools, security requirements generation, security testing, administration of security devices such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems desired; Knowledge of UNIX/Linux, Windows, Juniper, CISCO, Firewall security configuration experience, ESS and other Cyber tools is a plus.
The position requires:
- Strong knowledge of information assurance technology and DoD information assurance certification requirements including hands-on experience in a broad range of information assurance operations related functions and technologies
- Must have a working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations, DoDI 8500.2, Common Criteria, National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security Controls; Must be able to work independently, possess excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to support complex organizational relationships
- Must be familiar with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and its importance in designing, building and delivering high-quality software to the customer.
The selected applicant will:
- Be expected to communicate and work closely with development teams, third party assessors and system owners, information technology management, Cyber peers, Program Office technical/management staff and other C2BMC Functional Areas to track updates, modifications and prioritization and status of the Information System Configuration Baseline
- Work collaboratively across the various Cross-Functional Product Teams (CFPT) and with the Operational maintenance teams. Duties may include: technical documentation, assessing Configuration Compliance implementation and cybersecurity vulnerabilities to provide engineering responses for system POAMs, conducting risk analysis for Risk Acceptance Requests (RARs) and providing Cyber support to the C2BMC program and customer meetings.
Travel is occasionally required to support meetings and work with distributed Functional Area personnel.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
