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Cybersecurity Chief Engineer - DoD Secret Clearance

MEI Technologies, In • Colorado Springs, CO • 1d ago

Position Title: DSS Information System Security Officer

Location: Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Position Summary:

The Cybersecurity Chief Engineer (CCHENG) supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Architecture & Strategy:

Lead the development and execution of the organization's cybersecurity technical strategy, including defining secure system architectures, engineering processes, and security best practices across various platforms, potentially involving

on-premises and cloud environments.

Engineering Leadership & Mentorship:

Lead and mentor cybersecurity engineering teams, fostering technical development, driving quality initiatives, and providing technical guidance on complex projects.

Secure System Design & Implementation:

Guide the design, selection, integration, and deployment of secure systems, potentially encompassing secure networking, computing, and information assurance architectures.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for security program effectiveness.

Technical Expertise & Collaboration:

Act as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, collaborating with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure technical consistency, align with enterprise goals, and integrate new technologies securely.

Guide organization through cybersecurity inspections and tests.

Threat Intelligence & Risk Management:

Monitor the threat landscape, analyze attack vectors, and assess vulnerabilities to proactively implement defense mechanisms and develop effective mitigation strategies, including potentially utilizing frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

Compliance & Audit:

Ensure adherence to industry standards, government regulations (like DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-160), and company policies, potentially including managing and verifying required documentation and conducting audits.

Innovation & Research:

Explore opportunities to evaluate, implement, and manage cutting-edge security tools and technologies to stay ahead of

the evolving cyber threat landscape.

Basic Requirements:

Must have an Associate's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

May be reduced with completion of advanced education

Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience

Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role

Must have deep technical knowledge and strong understanding of security principles, networking, operating systems, and security technologies.

Must have experience with security frameworks and standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, DoD RMF).

Must have proven experience with cloud security best practices and technologies.

Must have a strong background in security architecture design and implementation.

Must have experience with secure system integration across complex environments.

Must have proven ability to identify and resolve complex security issues.

Must have strong analytical skills for threat assessment and risk evaluation.

Must have an active CISSP certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification

Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.

Desired Requirements:

Have experience with compliance and audit processes

Be familiar with Missile Defense Agency and Missile Defense System

Have knowledge of emerging technologies (AI/ML security, IoT security, blockchain)

Have strong project management capabilities aligned with Agile practices

This position is expected to pay $135,000 - $180,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Application Instructions:

Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered.

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