Position Description

Cyber Readiness Engineer
Location US-CO-Colorado Springs
Employment Status Full time
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Cyber Readiness Engineer
Cyber Security IV
Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, CO
 
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

     HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Cyber Readiness Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.
 
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and ensure the MDA successfully passes the primary DODIN cybersecurity inspections:
    o CCRI, ESM, etc.
    o Aid in internal audits
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a Continuous Monitoring program.
  • Conducting self-assessment cybersecurity inspections
  • Carry out remediation plans by creating required procedures or training material.
  • Conduct training on cybersecurity principals, to meet the objectives of the remediation plans.
  • Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks (proactively and reactively) to improve enterprise-wide security posture.
  • Assess applicability of Cyber Task Orders to current inspection plans
  • Perform and analyze vulnerability scans without affecting network operations utilizing Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS/Nessus) scanning tool.
  • Perform network security threat/impact assessments and prepare assessment reports.
  • Utilize available Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) tools to analyze and correlate events, vulnerabilities, and STIGs from network security devices and mission critical infrastructure (e.g., network and host-based security systems, firewalls, routers, switches, servers, workstations, etc.) for indicators of compromise, attack vectors, and known attack patterns.
  • Analyze and interpret log data within various tools (e.g., ACAS, HBSS/ESS, etc.).
  • Analyze vulnerabilities against known exploits in enterprise cyber-threat environment and disseminate guidance to
    improve network defensive posture.
  • Support the development, establishment, review and update of Tier III LCC procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.
  • Assist with host-based security across the enterprise utilizing DoD Host based Security System (HBSS), to include:
    antimalware, host-based intrusion protection system, data loss prevention, and rogue system detection.
  • Support Incident Response across the enterprise IAW DoD regulations and instructions.
  • Generate vulnerability assessment reports for customers and escalate for further review.
  • Create, update, and manage queries and dashboards pertaining to HBSS, ACAS, and related security tools.
  • Support the review and update of CND procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation.

Salary: This position is expected to pay $111,300 - $136,300 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

    Education and Experience:

  • Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
    •  HS Diploma (or GED) and six (6) years of general experience.
    • Associate's degree and four (4) years of general experience.
    • Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of general experience.
    • Master's degree.
  • Must have four (4) years of cyber security experience
  • Must have one (1) year of experience working in a management or leadership role
  • Must have current experience supporting the IRES contract
  • Must have experience with interpreting SCAP scans to audit Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across a variety of technologies including Windows, Linux, Cisco.
  • Must have experience with interpreting ACAS Vulnerability scan reports.
  • Must have knowledge of NIST 800-53 and NIST CSF.
  • Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (Sec +, etc.).

Desired Requirements:

  • Have a DoD 8570 IAM Level II or III (CISSP, CASP, etc.)
  • Have experience with providing data for eMASS packages.
  • Have experience with the following technologies: Windows, Linux, Web Servers, DNS, internal and external network infrastructure.
  • Have experience with other commonly used DoD tools such as ePolicy Orchestrator, ESTIG, etc.

    Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

   This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible
    work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours. 

    Other Position Requirements:

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. 
  • Must be able to travel, including air travel.

    HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Identity Protection
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
  • Group Legal Coverage Options
  • Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ

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