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Cybersecurity Engineer III

Vertex Aerospace LLC
United States, Florida, Orlando
12792 Research Parkway (Show on map)
Apr 21, 2025
Description

Cybersecurity Engineer III - "W-TRS" Orlando, Florida

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Job Description

Focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect an organization's digital assets, while safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance with stringent security standards in support of Warfighter Training Readiness Solutions (W-TRS) program under U.S. Army PEO STRI. Maintain security documentation, including Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages, in line with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements for V2X program management information system (MIS) and U.S. Army Training devices. Identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and implement strategies to address them. Perform in-depth system hardening and vulnerability assessments to protect defense networks. Conduct regular assessments using approved endpoint security tools and implement industry recognized security baseline guidance. Lead efforts to detect, respond to, and recover from security breaches, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Education/Experience

Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance; Advanced degree(s) preferred.

Years Experience: (1+MA/MS or 2+BA/BS) or (4+AA/AAS) or (6+No Degree)

Certifications:

8140/8570 DoD Certification; Foundation-Intermediate / Information Assurance Technician (IAT-II/III)

Required Knowledge



  • Familiar with all DoD Cybersecurity guidance, NIST Special Publications, and U.S. Army Information Technology / Cybersecurity Regulations.
  • Leads the activities to comply with the RMF process from the DODI 8500 series Information Assurance to Cybersecurity Instructions and lead patches and operating system updates.
  • Leads the implementation of security requirements.
  • Creates / Reviews RMF documentation.
  • Creates Security Test and Evaluation plans.


  • Leads Assess and Authorize (A&A) support in the development of security and contingency plans and conduct complex risk and vulnerability assessments.
  • Analyzes policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps.
  • Develops and completes system security plans and contingency plans.
  • Recommends system enhancements to improve security deficiencies.
  • Develops, tests and integrates computer and network security tools
  • Secures system configurations and installs security tools, scans systems in order to determine compliancy and report results and evaluates products and various aspects of system administration.
  • Leads security program audits and develops solutions to lessen identified risks.
  • Performs vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies.
  • Develop strategies to comply with privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements.
  • Provides information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements.



Preferred Requirements

Experience working with DoD / U.S. Army / Federal Government

Experience with software/tools: Rapid 7, ACAS / Nessus, Sonar Qube, Burp Suite, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), STIG Viewer

Clearance

Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance

Travel

N/A

Physical Requirements

Light Work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires a exertion of forces greater that that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Benefits include the following:



  • Leads Assess and Authorize (A&A) support in the development of security and contingency plans and conduct complex risk and vulnerability assessments.
  • Analyzes policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps.
  • Develops and completes system security plans and contingency plans.
  • Recommends system enhancements to improve security deficiencies.
  • Develops, tests and integrates computer and network security tools
  • Secures system configurations and installs security tools, scans systems in order to determine compliancy and report results and evaluates products and various aspects of system administration.
  • Leads security program audits and develops solutions to lessen identified risks.
  • Performs vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies.
  • Develop strategies to comply with privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements.
  • Provides information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements.




    Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

    V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other's differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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