Senior Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Title: Senior Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Location: Bridgeton MO 63044

Onsite Requirements:

• CISM or CASP
• Nessus OR Acas
• Security Clearance

Job Description:

• Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to collaborate with a team of engineers in driving cybersecurity initiatives for their tactical systems.
• You will play a key role in implementing and upholding robust tactical system-based Information Assurance (IA) initiatives, positioning our company at the forefront of tactical system cybersecurity.
• Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our tactical systems and data.

Job Responsibilities:

• Policy & Strategy: Establish and implement robust cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across all tactical systems at DRS Land Systems. Provide strategic direction to enhance our tactical system cybersecurity posture
• RMF & A&A: Oversee the Information Assurance Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process for each of our government-focused programs at DRS Land Systems, including RMF implementation. Develop and validate A&A packages, ensuring adherence to DoD standards
• System Security: Evaluate tactical system architectures and designs, providing recommendations to meet security compliance objectives. Develop security-focused architecture deliverables for tactical systems
• Vulnerability Management: Establish processes to identify, track, and mitigate tactical system vulnerabilities. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on tactical system IA matters
• Threat Intelligence: Stay informed about evolving cyber threats and intelligence sources. Provide expert technical advice to tactical system engineering teams
• Compliance & Testing: Review vendor and consultant work packages to ensure alignment with our tactical system cybersecurity standards. Support tactical system IA testing and evaluation activities
• System Assessments: Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments of Linux and Windows-based tactical systems, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of cybersecurity measures into the design and development of tactical systems
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance is required
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of experience in Information Systems Security, Information Assurance, or Security Engineering
• Deep understanding of DoD, US Federal, and NIST regulations and documentation
• Experience implementing and evaluating IA and RMF compliance
• Professional demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Expertise in Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience performing system-level cybersecurity assessments
• Experience developing System Security Plans (SSPs) and A&A documentation
• Experience with platform IT or air-gapped networks
• Willing to travel up to 10% as necessary
• GSLC (GIAC Security Leadership Certification) and GDSA (GIAC Defensible Security Architecture a plus
• Experience working with Security Classifications Guides (SCGs), DoD certification and accreditation programs, and IA assessments of classified systems a plus