Cyber Security Systems Engineer
Cyber Security Systems Engineer
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$ 76700 - 129500
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Cyber and Information Security Division of The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Cyber Systems Security Engineer (CSSE) to support Information Security requirements of our classified networks. This team helps to protect ARLs network and systems by providing proactive security measures assessing and acting on risks and ensuring compliance. We are looking for someone who wants to tackle a constant need to solve complex problems is comfortable communicating and collaborating with a diverse audience and can easily work alone or in a group.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Aid in the development validation and submission of information system security plans security test and evaluation plans certification and accreditation or authorization packages and plans of action and milestones in support of compliance requirements
Take part in conducting developing planning and coordinating risk assessments of information systems in development test production and research environments as required by established or newly determined compliance/audit requirements
Conduct assessment and review of systems and networks within the environment to identify where systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations enclave policy and local policy
Aid in the development of training material related to compliance and audit requirements to assist employees in individual compliance/audits as applicable
Complete technical requirements for networks and systems such as; vulnerability scanning review of security/event logs network analysis security configuration review and incident response on an asneeded basis
Minimally requires a Bachelors degree or higher plus three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for the Advanced Professional level. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions.
Required skills and experience include:
An active TS/SCI security clearance with CounterIntelligence poly
Assessment and Authorization with experience using RMF
Knowledge and application of NIST 80053 ICD 503 Department of Defense Directives and regulatory
requirementsOperational experience with familiarity in security/event log auditing
Security plan development and/or continuous monitoring for compliance with security plans
The ability to certify and maintain information security related certifications. Security and CISSP are the most ideal (some other useful certs CASP GSEC CISM)
Task and project leadership qualities to include peer mentoring progress reporting ownership of responsibility etc.
Effective analytical problem solving and communication skills
Efficient organizational multitasking and time management abilities with the aptitude to work independently as part of a team and across multiple teams in various disciplines
Preferred skills and experience include:
Bachelors Degree in Cyber and Information Security Information Technology or Computer Science
Vulnerability scanning and mitigation utilizing Nessus ACAS SCC or similar tool
Windows or UNIX/Linux operating system administration and secure configuration
Network infrastructure (switch router firewall)
Cisco
SEIM management or use for analysis such as Splunk or ELK
VMWare and management of Virtual Machines
Policy and procedure development
Familiarity with content and application of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Definition and interpretation of audit requirements
Development and support of a certification test plans and continuous monitoring plans
This position is fulltime onsite and will be located in State College Pennsylvania. Occasional travel to satellite offices in may be required.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science systems and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a preemployment drug screen.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our web site at .
**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$76700.00 $129500.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Employment Type
Full-Time
