UAS Cybersecurity Engineer

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis, a rapidly growing small company in Huntsville, AL, is currently seeking a detail-oriented Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Cybersecurity Engineer to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Tech Center.  The UAS Cybersecurity Engineer will perform hardware, software, and operating system hardening and documentation for UAS systems and associated subsystems.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform software and system installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of commercial and government software for system development, scanning, and hardening.
• Conduct software application source, hardware component, and operating system scans to identify system vulnerabilities.
• Conduct system configuration changes to resolve system vulnerabilities including changes to Microsoft Windows and UNIX-based operating system configuration files.
• Conduct Cybersecurity vulnerability testing, full system evaluation, and documentation.
• Use STIGs, ACAS, NESSUS, and the NIST Risk Management Framework to prepare for and complete Security Control Assessment (SCA) events.
• Collaborate with system integrators, network engineers, software developers, and project managers to implement, maintain and monitor technical security controls, and harden information systems.
• Work within an agile scrum development model producing cyber reports and hardened systems on a biweekly basis.
• Develop Cybersecurity engineering technical material including vulnerability assessment reports, architectural analysis reports, system security plan, security control traceability matrix, and cyber SOPs using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally to support cyber assessments.

Qualifications - External

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent degree from an accredited university and a minimum of (6) years or more of related experience.

 REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Strong experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with system scanning, identification and resolution of vulnerabilities.
• Actively hold or have the ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Experience with industry Cyber tools including ACAS, Nessus, SCAP, and STIG Viewer.
• Experience with source code scanning utilities (e.g. Checkmarx, SonarQube, Fortify, etc.)
• Experience with Agile development workflow (e.g. Atlassian software suite) is a plus.
• Experience with RMF controls and the Authority To Operate (ATO) process is a plus.
• Experience with system architectures, Cisco switches, and virtual machines is a plus.
• Experience with basic scripting in Bash and PowerShell is a plus.
• Experience with technical documentation writing is a plus.
• Experience with Virtualization software such as VMware or VirtualBox is a plus

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance. 

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.  If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at hr@cepedasystems.com. Our process is to respond and work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process. 

Company Overview:

Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a HUBZone, veteran-owned, woman-owned small business. We focus on serving DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors.