Cyber Patching Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Cyber Patching Engineer

Secret Clearance required - verification required

Location: Huntsville, AL OR Colorado Springs, CO

Duration: Full-time, direct-hire 

Pay: $100,000 - $110,000 with benefits 

Overview:

This position fulfills a Cyber Engineering technical role. The selected candidate will develop and test patches to fix Software, Hardware, and Firmware vulnerabilities. Candidate will concentrate on vulnerability management including analysis and remediation of IAVMs, Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), Vendor Patches and STIG configurations. Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Installation and configuration of Linux from the OS up to the application level.
• Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labs
• Develop test plans/procedures for software integration and unit test.
• Work with software developers and/or vendors as needed to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during system integration.
• Submit problem reports for errors found per Agile processes and coordinate daily integration activities with other Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of Cyber Releases in the National Team labs, Test Facility, and Operations. Tasks include but aren't limited to:

• Installing and unit testing Cyber Products
• Providing redlines to engineers and feedback to Cyber Leadership will be required as part of this position responsibilities.
• Documenting lessons learned, best security engineering practices, and industry standards will be required in daily tasks as well.

Technical Skills Required

• User experience configuring and patching Linux systems with Red Hat Satellite and Capsules
• Hands on experience scripting, installing, and testing patches on Linux hosts
• Application experience with writing and deploying Ansible playbooks
• Knowledge of executing Security Hardening on LINUX Operating Systems based on approved DISA STIGs and SRGs.
• Technical trouble shooting of COTS software applications, data analytics of system vulnerabilities and mission impacts, and risk mitigation resulting in system authorization

Desired:

• Executing Agile tasks throughout a System Development Lifecycle
• Familiarity with scripting Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Hands on experience with industry standard Cybersecurity tools such as Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), NESSUS, and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and implementing NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls of Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation across multiple phases of mission system 

Education Required

• Career level typically with an advanced degree and 3+ years experience or bachelors with 5+ years experience or equivalent; wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions; works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives; failure to achieve results normally results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources; frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
  • IAT Level II required (Sec+, CASP+, etc.)
  • Secret Clearance Required

Benefits: Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, flexible PTO program, 401k program. Come join a Top Places to Work organization!