Junior Administrator/Cybersecurity Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Junior Administrator/Cybersecurity Engineer THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD AND FUNDING
The position you are applying for is with V2X, under Vertex Aerospace LLC, in the Information, Security, and Surveillance Solutions Business area. Using our experience and expertise with high power radar systems, V2X delivers world class Operations, Maintenance and Support (OM&S) and Depot and Sustainment (D&S) for the COBRA DANE radar located in Shemya, AK.
V2X is looking for atalented Junior Systems Administrator/Cybersecurity Engineer to join the COBRA DANE Engineering team. This is a junior Colorado Springs-based position that will contribute to all Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity engineering, operations, and maintenance activities for all program information systems. Travel to the Shemya facility may be required (anticipate at least one trip per year) to support cybersecurity and system administrative activities on site.
The qualified candidate will provide cybersecurity and system administrative services and support for all COBRA DANE (CD) Information Systems, ensuring compliance with governing DoD and Air Force Cybersecurity, Physical Security and Personnel Security directives.
What you will be doing:
Preparing and sustaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security Authorization Packages (SAP) for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) decisions using eMASS
Performing system administrative activities for Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Information Systems that host COTS, FOSS, GOTS, and Developed Code
Designing/Deploying/Monitoring/Troubleshooting unclassified and classified information systems
Performing vulnerability assessments on Information Systems and components
Installing, configuring, and managing security solutions (IDS/IPS, ESS, ACAS, and SIEM tools)
Performing hardening and patching activities using Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)/Security Requirements Guides (SRG) and related checklists
Other Requirements:
Obtain DoD Cybersecurity Certification within 6 months of start date (formerly 8570.01-M)
Clearance Requirement: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret clearance
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices
Strong foundational knowledge on how computer systems and networks work
Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks
Professional demeanor, good interpersonal skills, and ability to excel in a high-paced, multi-tasked environment
Good problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly to solve it
Self-starter that is able to accomplish tasks with only some initial instructions
Approachable and trust worthy with a helpful attitude and ability to work well with others
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written modes
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Detail oriented, highly adaptive and enjoys contributing to a dynamic team environment
Experience/Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Information Systems Security Engineering, Systems Administration, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering
Some fluency in one or more of the following areas PowerShell, Coding, scripting, and a commitment to automating solutions.
Familiarity with DISA STIGs
Experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages and related artifacts
Working knowledge of security features and settings for various IT platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, Solaris, hypervisors, cloud technologies, network devices)
Familiarity with fundamentals such as AD, DNS, DHCP, firewall, VPN, and PKI
Previous customer service experience strongly desired
Education Requirements:
BS in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or a combination of education and equivalent experience
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