Cybersecurity Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly)

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MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

 

Currently, we are seeking a Systems Security Engineer to function as a key contributor for the Systems Design Directorate team. We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Work Location: Richardson, TX
Position Type: Onsite
Pay: $80,000 – $100,000 (negotiable upon qualifications) with full benefits package (401k, Holiday pay, PTO, Medical, etc)

Responsibilities to Anticipate
Your day-to-day activities may include:
• Linux Bash scripting, Python scripting and Perl scripting
• Creating patches disks, conducting ACAS and STIG scans, creating patch documentation for customer
• Defining security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware and software component
• Understanding and integrating cybersecurity development activities
• Supporting the development of Risk Management Framework (RMF) documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations
• Performing analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results
• Conducting cybersecurity audits to ensure appropriate implementation and compliance of the security posture
• Understanding, and compliance with, DoD technology release and export licensing policies

Basic Qualifications:
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of prior relevant experience related to Systems/Software Engineering architecture, requirements, determination, development, and implementation, Cyber Security Engineering and architecture
• Experience in Systems Engineering, including any of the following: System Requirements definition and analysis, System Test and Analysis, Systems Engineering Studies, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience in systems security including but not limited to various computer hardware and software S/W operating system and application solutions in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations and / or Security features and/or vulnerability analysis of various operating systems
• Cyber Certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH
• An Active and Current DoD Top Secret/SCI with Poly. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.