Job Description

Contingent on award, Ampersand Solutions Group (AMPERSAND) has a requirement for one or more Cyber Security Engineers who will support a critical DoD mission providing cybersecurity authorization support for systems, networks, and applications in a hybrid multicloud environment.

Scope: Oversees the implementation of DoDD 8530.01, DoDD 8500.2, DoDI 8510.1, DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other applicable NIST and CNSS Information Assurance (IA) directives, instructions, and guidelines. Interfaces with DoD Information Assurance Management (ISSM) and case management. Capability to design, develop, and implement solutions that meet network and system security requirements. Will perform vulnerability/risk analysis on computer systems, networks, and applications. Leads and manages the implementation of required network security to properly safeguard all computer systems, networks, and software applications. Documents all in accordance with formal security and risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the DoD Designated Accrediting Authority and Certification Authority process. Drives cyber strategy and provides insight into all policy and technical decisions. Experience in providing Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodial Experience in testing to validate established security requirements, recommending security requirements and safeguards, supporting the formal testing required by government accrediting authorities, and preparing System Security Plans.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 0-10 years of relevant, related experience plus:
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in engineering, science, or other relevant field or:
    • Associates Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution plus 2 years relevant, related experience
    • High School Diploma / GED from an accredited institution plus 4 years relevant, related experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance at the appropriate level
  • DoD Instruction 8570.01M IA certification
  • Willing to periodically travel in support of test events

Desired Qualifications

• ACTIVE DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET Clearance
• Experience supporting the US Ballistic Missile Defense System
• Certified in relevant cybersecurity tools and processes
• Experience in obtaining ATOs in hybrid multicloud classified systems
• AWS, Azure, VMWare experience

Necessary Qualifications

• Honesty, superior ethics
• Interpersonal savvy, excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as a team
• Initiative
• Positive attitude
• Professionalism

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