Job details
Job type full-time contract number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (required)
Information security: 8 years (required)
Us work authorization (required)
Secret (required)
Full job description
Location: remote (potential visits to greenbelt, md)
Category: information technology
Subcategory: systems security engineer
Level: senior-level (8+years)
Schedule: full-time
Shift: day job
Minimum clearance required secretCandidate must have an active secret clearance.
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a systems security engineer to support our unique customer in greenbelt, mdThis position requires an active secret security clearance and is contingent upon contract award.
The purpose of this contract is to acquire engineering services for the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) for ground systems and mission operations support (gsmo-3) in all phases of a mission life cycleThe scope encompasses concept studies, design, development, integration, test, verification, operations, and sustainment of mission operations systems and subsystems, and operations processes and procedures.
Applies specialized knowledge of primary technical discipline, e.g., aerospace, mechanical, electrical, computer science to support research, planning, development, design, analysis, production, maintenance, and operation of devices, equipment, complex systems, or processes;
Design activities generally involve customer specifications, constraints, operating environments, and autonomous, unattended operation;
State-of-the-art product development activities may require modification and extension of existing methods and may require advanced techniques and/or tools.
Required qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.gAerospace, electrical, electronic, optics, mechanical);
At least 8 years of related experience;
Requires broad knowledge of several fields and extensive knowledge of own specialty – under minimal supervision, performs work that is complex and conferring with superior on unusual mattersPerforms a variety of engineering analyses of mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems during all project life cycle phases to include the system safety commonly used in the aerospace industryRecommends appropriate action to assure conformance with requirements of mil-std-882d and 1472fAssists in the overall planning installation, and testing of equipment revisions relating to the operational and maintenance safetyPerforms special studies to determine and recommend the best options for eliminating, reducing level of risk severity, controlling or acceptance of system risk, which may require the use of nonstandard procedures and complex instrumentationMay lead or direct projectsMay act in a liaison capacity with other departments, division, and organizationsEvaluates engineering progress, developments, and findings, to assure technical adequacy to meet operational demands and conformance with established standards and practicesRecommends changes in proceduresInteracts with senior management and senior customer representatives; may lead a cross-functional team
Key skills and abilities
Expert knowledge of it security principles, practices, concepts, and security regulationsExperienced with technical security assessment techniques, tools, and practicesAbility to manage it security efforts utilizing project management skillsStrong organizational skillsStrong communication (both verbal and written) and customer service skills (ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely).
Eligible for secret clearance
Desired qualifications
Basic understanding of satellites and ground systems concepts through experience or education
Technical documentation skills
Oral and written presentation skills
Education: a master’s degree may substitute for 3 years of experience.
Active secret clearance
Job types: full-time, contract
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to friday
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Education:
Bachelor`s (required)
Experience:
Information security: 8 years (required)
Security clearance:
Secret (required)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work remotely:
Temporarily due to covid-19
Work location: remote
