SPYROS is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to conduct cybersecurity engineering research and analysis, recommend of security mechanism implementations, and design security solutions. You’ll be a critical member on a small team, responsible for evaluating and documenting the effectiveness of the solutions implemented to provide the required protection of data, including appropriate authenticator management and encryption controls.

Requirements

- Minimum ten (10) years of experience cybersecurity or information assurance or related functional area

- Minimum B.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

- DoD 8570/8140 IAM level II certification

- ACTIVE TS/SCI + POLY REQUIRED
 

• Ensures the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity services
• Develops and designs security solutions to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information throughout the enterprise
• Identifies, plans, and documents improvements to security controls currently in place
• Develops and documents recommendations and courses of action (COAs) to solve complex cybersecurity problems
• Develops and interprets cybersecurity requirements as part of the IT acquisition development process and assists in the formulation of cybersecurity/IT budgets
• Plans and schedules the installation of new or modified security hardware, operating systems, and software applications
• Ensures the assessment and implementation of identified computer and network environment fixes such as system patches and fixes associated with specific technical vulnerabilities as part of the Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management program

• Possesses an in-depth understanding and the ability to apply intermediate concepts of cyber engineering and cybersecurity
• Maintains in-depth knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework
• With no guidance, conducts cybersecurity engineering research and analysis, provides recommendations for the implementation of security mechanisms, and provides educational briefings on the recommended cybersecurity mechanism
• Contributes substantive content to the development of cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge and understanding of DOD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) engineering efforts, across multiple engineering disciplines
• With no guidance, evaluates functional operation and performance in light of test results and makes recommendations regarding C&A

To apply for this position, email Heather.Farrar@spyrosconsulting.com 

The work we do at SPYROS matters. We stand shoulder to shoulder with those that protect this nation. We enable our clients to accomplish the most demanding missions under the most difficult circumstances. We look for those with passion, motivation, integrity, and a desire to solve unstructured and difficult problems.  We believe in what we do and we are committed to our employees.  If you're ready for a challenge and looking to make a difference, then join a winning team and get ready to Forge Ahead with SPYROS.  

We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in the Baltimore – Washington corridor, and established to provide unique and exceptional services to our clients in the government and military sectors.  SPYROS specializes in providing highly qualified professionals experienced in Computer Network Operations, Signals Intelligence, Technical Training and Certifications, Network Administration and Security, Physical and Personnel Security, and Program Management to fit the specific needs of our clients.