Cyber Engineer IV

The Cyber Engineer IV applies working knowledge of cyber security fundamentals to ensure data security for underwater vehicles.   The candidate guides engineering efforts across the Systems Engineering V to deploy intelligent Risk Management Frameworks (RMF) to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation.  The ideal candidate will have cyber security experience in the Department of War (DoW) world.  The candidate should possess a tenacious personality that displays excellent technical judgement, attention to detail, and ability to understand “the big picture”. 

OTECH produces and maintains unique underwater systems – typically for US Navy and other US Government Department of Defense customers. Our projects are all one-of-a-kind. Projects range from quick burn to lifecycle management of fielded systems. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter who is an effective communicator with excellent critical thinking skills.

• Identify, analyze and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities for complete underwater systems in accordance with required government specifications.
• Implement the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF in compliance with program requirements such as DoD standards.
• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) on various operating systems.
• Advise on STIG’s applied on customer supplied products.
• Produce letters of volatility and clearing procedures for in house products, as well as analyzing those produced by vendors.
• Function as Cyber Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) between engineering, project management and the customer.
• Introduce innovative design concepts to achieve optimal cyber system security.
• Participate in government audits.
• Some travel may be required.

Experienced engineers are also expected to take a leadership role within the software group. This includes helping craft and enforce policies and procedures for software development, and mentorship of junior team members.

Essential Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Systems Engineering. Commensurate experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of practical experience in Systems, Software, Cyber Engineering or related field.
• Work experience with US Department of Defense (DoD) or similarly regulated field.
• Forward leaning personality that is a strong and effective communicator.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with STIG and NIST policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Experience hardening embedded systems (including Linux variants and bare metal) and network devices.
• Experience utilizing cyber methodologies to both derive and fulfill system level requirements.
• Experience with the RMF lifecycle and creation of ATO artifacts such as clearing procedures and letters of volatility.
• Experience designing and implementing security architectures.
• Experience segregating classified and unclassified data via system design.
• Experience with Anti Tamper (AT) technology.
• Experience with AUV’s, ROV’s, the ocean engineering field or robotic systems.

Additional

• Additional duties as assigned.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation $138,000.00 - $207,500.00