LinQuest is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

LinQuest is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for LinQuest employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

The MSEIT (MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration and Test) team in support of SMC (Space and Missiles Systems Center) in El Segundo is seeking an individual to provide Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity support for the MILSATCOM Capability area. The MILSATCOM portfolio of programs has an ongoing need for IA/Cybersecurity support, to meet the needs of our emerging next-generation protected SATCOM.

Responsibilities:

• Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE), and Certification & Accreditation (C&A), in accordance to NIST 800-53 RMF and NSA requirements and regulations
• Define security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems
• Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
• Interface with Space Force customer, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity/cryptographic requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or technical equivalent
• Understanding of the discipline and practice of Systems Engineering throughout the system lifecycle phases of concept, development, production, use, support, and retirement
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills; ability to write final-version deliverable technical documents and reports
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position

Required experience:

• 2+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design
• 2+ years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security
• Understanding of modern computing architectures including CI/CD, microservices, cloud, and container technologies
  Background in software design

Preferred skills:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering with emphasis in IA/Cyber Security
• RMF or DIACAP Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
• NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation
• Network Engineering
• Communications Systems
• Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)
• Security certification (CISSP)
• TS/SCI clearance

Preferred experience:

• 5+ years of work experience in IA/Cyber Security
• 5+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design
• DoD Space program experience

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $100,000 to $130,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

COVID-19 Compliance Guidelines: As a federal contractor, all LinQuest team members may be required to comply with Executive Order 14042- Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which may include mandatory vaccination and ability to provide proof of vaccination status prior to start of employment. Additionally, team members are expected to comply with all safety protocols related to mask wearing and physical distancing while in covered contractor workplaces. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through LinQuest Human Resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.

Licenses & Certifications

• Ability to Obtain

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