Senior Information System Security Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Information System Security Engineer to support Defensive Cyber Operations-Space (DCO-S) product planning for the United States Space Force Space Systems Command.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders to establish and prioritize requirements for rapid development and fielding of defensive cyber capabilities
• Lead or contribute to studies and analysis to identify suitable existing COTS solutions or low TRL/prototype capabilities for rapid maturation and deployment as operationally accepted capabilities
• Collaborate with model-based systems engineers, cloud architects, and configuration management to produce a DoDAF-compliant technical baseline and an authoritative source of truth
• Maintain current understanding of threats and adversary TTPs (for example, ATT&CK) to inform requirements
• Partner with software development and integration Scrum Masters and product owners to drive secure development, testing, and deployment (DevSecOps)
• Support technology acquisition via Industry Front Door operations, including vendor engagement, stakeholder management, and technology assessment and evaluation reporting
• Own program/product planning, execution, and overall program management activities
• Develop integrated schedules and manage milestone tracking using product roadmaps
• Create executive-level briefings and engage leadership
• Coordinate test, integration, transition, and fielding
• Perform governance activities, decision tracking, and program reporting
• Maintain requirements traceability from operational needs through development, test, and operational acceptance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, or a STEM related specialty with 18+ years related professional experience; or Master’s degree in these fields with 10+ years related experience
• Must have DoD 8140 Qualification Advanced level
• Experience working with key USSF defensive cyber stakeholders, such as applicable Space Operations Command staff, mission deltas, or Mission Delta 6 (including CSSP and the SOC)
• Technical understanding of current USSF defensive cyber capabilities and requirements processes (including items such as Capability Needs Statement)
• Must possess a Top Secret with SCI eligibility; SAR/SAP experience is highly desirable

Technologies

• DoDAF
• ATT&CK
• DevSecOps

Desired Skills / Experience

• Knowledge of current DCO-S certifications
• Cyber certifications such as CSSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.
• Additional experience with organizations involved in deploying space defensive cyber tools, including Space Systems Command, Space Rapid Capabilities Office, Space Development Agency, Missile Defense Agency, and NRO
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering and cloud services and architectures
• Prior military experience with skills applicable to cyber operations

Compensation

• USD 160,000 - 200,000 per year

Location / Travel

• Workplace: onsite in Colorado Springs, CO
• Travel: periodic, less than 10%

Benefits

• New hires accrue 20 days PTO and 10 holidays per year
• Zero Deductible Health Plans
• Flex Schedules
• Up to $10,000 annual education/training reimbursement
• Funded Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Career Mentorship Programs