Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, SME

Join USfalcon and lead a mission-critical program supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and USSTRATCOM. The Cybersecurity SME serves as the senior leader responsible for the overall execution, performance, and success of Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting Business, Engineering, and Cybersecurity functions across complex IT and mission programs. This role operates in a classified, fast-paced environment and serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders across high-visibility programs.

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure hardware and software systems within the Computing Environment (CE). The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that complex system-wide requirements satisfy rigorous Department of Defense (DoD) standards. This role involves developing RMF documentation, evaluating engineering proposals, and providing expert guidance on Secure DevOps (DevSecOps) pipelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensures the security of hardware, operating systems, and applications within the Computing Environment by implementing RMF processes for Secret, Top Secret, and JWICS networks


• Primary duties include developing RMF documentation


• Implement RMF, develop documentation, review code, advise on DevSecOps, manage POA&Ms, STIG/SRG hardening


• Evaluating engineering proposals to ensure compliance with DoD mandates like NIST 800-53


• Ensure Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) configuration, patching, scanning and testing of systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deep expertise in NIST 800-53, DoDI 8510.01 (RMF), DoDD 8500.1


• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), and Hardening Guides.


• Familiarity with Operating Systems including Linux, UNIX, and Windows


• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework (Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge for cyberattacks and intrusions)


• Knowledge of Military Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) tactics, techniques and procedure (APT TTPs)


• Knowledge of Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) and how is used to develop and maintain secure web applications

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 12 years of information system security development and management


• Experience supporting NCC or USSTRATCOM systems


• Hands-on experience with secure systems engineering and cloud security


• Ability to analyze complex user and regulatory demands to translate them into technical system requirements

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering / 5840; additional years of experience may be used in lieu of education requirement


• Cerification – DoD 8570 IAM Level II or 8140 Level II (i.e., Sec +)


• CIISP certification or equivalent preferred. Must be able to obtain within 6 months from start date

REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: TBD

Benefits Offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

About US: USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you.  We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and Business Operations and continue to grow and expand our competencies, contracts and customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more at www.usfalcon.com/history.