Cyber Security Engineer

Job Summary

A Rampant Technologies Cybersecurity Engineer (CSE) is a key resource that is a part of the Rampant team

reporting to the Principal Engineer overseeing the CSE team to deliver innovative Cyber Security solutions that are

in alignment with the company's goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

SME on problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems

Develop best practices for processes and standards that will better the system

Perform vulnerability assessments using standardized tools (Nessus, DISA STIGs) and configuration updates as

required to comply with security requirements.

Track and fulfill liens associated with A&A activities as documented in the Plan of Actions and Milestones.

Perform hardening of ops systems, COTS and open-source product

Validate best practices in Penetration testing, Configuration analysis, and Security

Prepare comprehensive security assessment testing documentation to validate applied security controls in

support of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) testing. Generating / maintaining security accreditation artifacts

associated with RMF process to include, but not limited to Security Requirements Traceability Matrix, Security

Plans, Certification Test Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans)

Perform timely updates in accreditation DB

Provide technical guidance focused on information security architecture.

Key Skills, Education & Experience

Minimum of eight (3) years' relevant experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer in programs and contracts of

similar scope, type, and complexity is required; ideally three (3+) years of direct experience in the same

level / grade for like role.

Techno functional knowledge of / experience in :

Execution of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A process) in accordance with government

requirements (e.g. ICD-503)

Information systems security and continuous monitoring practices and how to assess their

effectiveness per NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-53A.

DCID 6 / 3, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and security controls

assessment criteria / procedures

Integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation concepts

IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)

Network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure [PKI])

Security system design tools, methods, and techniques

Relevant laws, policies, procedures, or governance as they relate to work that may impact critical

infrastructure.

TCP / IP networking technologies, Linux account administration, Linux folder permissions, Patch

Management best practices on Operating Systems and applications, known vulnerabilities associated

with Windows and Linux platforms.

Continuous monitoring processes as outlined in NIST SP 800-137 appropriate for systems, leveraging

existing tools, efforts, and incorporating new automation techniques.

Virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare, Docker)

OSI model and how specific devices and protocols interoperate, including knowledge of protocols, and

services for common network traffic

DoD / IC system security control requirements

XACTA and SNOW

Security testing and penetration tools that include Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS),

Wireshark, Retina, Tripwire, etcâ?¦

Hands on experience and proficiency with the full Microsoft Office Suite and tools such as Microsoft

Project, Microsoft Visio

Self-starter / motivator and

Certifications and Clearance

Must have certifications (certifications with

• indicate willing to hire if certification is within 3-6 months of

finalizing) :

Active TS / SCI w / Poly clearance required

Current certification compliant with DoD 8570 IAM or IAT level 3OR obtain certification within 6 months of

hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

MUST meet DoD 8570 IAT Level III requirements

IAT Level II Certifications (Security+ or equivalent)