Title: Principal System Security Engineer
Location: 1801 Hughes Dr, Fullerton, CA 92833
Duration: 6+ Months
Rate: $101/hr (W2)
Active Secret Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Engage with customers to define and clarify Systems Security Engineering (SSE) requirements, propose solutions, and assess system impacts
Develop project plans, cost estimates, task execution schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
Ensure adherence to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls
Consult with program management on SSE architecture and resolve technical security issues
Support bid and proposal development for new projects and contracts
Specify, implement, and test security controls for networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware/software components
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of relevant experience
Proven experience in System Security Engineering, computer technology reverse engineering, program protection, cybersecurity, or embedded security for DoD programs
Demonstrated ability to generate systems requirements, design architecture artifacts, and policy documentation
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, testing, and deploying real-time embedded security solutions
Proficiency in configuring and using Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Track record of successfully leading or managing technical teams
Preferred Skills
Security toolset expertise: anti-virus, vulnerability assessment, HIDS/NIDS, endpoint security, MFA, SIEM tools (Splunk preferred)
Scripting experience: Linux Bash or Python
Security systems engineering for various hardware/software and network configurations
DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level-II Compliant Certification (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
Vulnerability analysis for operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies
IT/network security administration for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Linux, or CISCO systems
In-depth knowledge of DoD and Federal IA Certification/Accreditation processes and documentation
Familiarity with Program Protection Plan (PPP) requirements
Experience supporting U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance Engineer SME