Overview
Cyber Resiliency Test Engineer - Senior - TGE
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an
SE-4 Cyber Resiliency/Test Engineer for the
TMAS 2 96 CTG Task Order, supporting
48 CTS/TGE. Our Process and Policy Team is searching for new members that can help us provide cyber test planning support and conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you.
We provide a number of opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses in unique technology areas.
We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others. Position responsibilities can span program management to cybersecurity testing.
This position provides support to the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL and the DoD Cybersecurity community in improving planning and conducting Cybersecurity Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation for major DoD programs.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL
JOB STATUS: FT
TRAVEL: 30%
Required Qualifications / Skills
- Masters degree in technical discipline (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems) or an engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering), and over 10 years of relevant technical experience in the field of cybersecurity, aircraft/weapons system, and/or IT systems. Active Secret clearance is required and must be able to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
- Significant understanding of the DoD acquisition and/or test and evaluation processes/activities.
- Knowledge in planning and conducting test and evaluation activities.
- Analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Must meet DOD Cyber Workforce Program education, training, or certification requirements IAW DOD 8140 Series manuals and AFMAN 17-1305 at the time of hire and maintain qualifications throughout employment.
Desired Qualifications / Skills
- Experience in planning and conducting cyber test and evaluation
- Significant understanding of the DoD Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation Guidebook.
- Experience conducting Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs).
- Knowledge in the Cybersecurity Assess and Authorize (A&A) process to support DoD acquisition programs through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
- Experience establishing cybersecurity guidelines and practices at the DoD or Service level.
- Active SECRET or Top Secret clearance
- Proficient in software development.
- Understanding of network and/or systems security engineering.
Responsibilities
- Execute test projects and program objectives with various DoD and federal agency customers
- Review technical documentation related to Avionics Embedded Systems and RF datalinks and identify potential design shortfalls that might result in a cybersecurity weakness
- Develop test corpus and test plans to validate the presence of weaknesses
- Analysis data from test events and present this data in a coherent and accurate manner for the customer
- Work with operational testers and pilots to identify vulnerabilities which might affect the cyber resiliency of the platform for a given mission
- Assist with developing cyber contested environments to demonstrate the resiliency of the platform under test
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development allotment
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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