Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Border Protection Programs Elbit America Fort Worth, TX Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Pet insurance Qualifications Customer communication Systems integration Project engineering Computer Science Vulnerability scanning implementation Software Engineering Engineering development testing Requirements design

NIST SP 800-53

Linux support Team leadership Project planning Engineering Software implementation Hardware maintenance Firmware Security architecture risk management Research Windows DoD experience Master's degree in cybersecurity Security compliance frameworks implementation 3 years Information security compliance System design for system development Master's degree in software engineering Doctoral degree in Computer Science Analysis skills Nessus Research report preparation

Full Job Description Company Information:

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (

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ESLT and TASE:

ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision and mentorship of members of the Cyber Security Engineering Staff, the Senior IT System Engineer undertakes a variety of activities and assigned projects at varying levels of professional complexity requiring knowledge within an area of specialty and/or engineering degree. The Senior IT System Engineer works as a member of the Engineering team in support of contracted tasks focusing on the integration of cybersecurity requirements into the full system lifecycle of Twenty-Six Defense's products. The candidate should have experience in developing Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts and shall understand system categorization and deduce NIST, DoD, CNSSI, and NSTSSM regulations into product cybersecurity requirements. The candidate shall gain experience with NIST 800-53 and

CNSSI 1253

security controls, security hardening of products, deriving and managing security requirements, risk management, technical planning, threat and vulnerability assessments, systems-level design, systems integration, verification, and validation including security testing and evaluation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for the total systems. This candidate will interact directly with multidiscipline professionals in the planning and implementation of assigned projects.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

You will get to provide individual technical contribution and cyber security engineering leadership in the development of advanced systems for the US DoD, including providing system concept definition, cyber security requirements development and analysis, new technology assessments, evaluation of alternative technical solutions, and hands-on cyber security tasks. You will also support engineering project teams in the pursuit of new business, including the definition of advanced design concepts to address customer needs, the preparation of engineering inputs, cost estimates, and schedules for proposals. Your analytical skills and your ability to plan and lead cyber security engineering activities will be challenged daily. You'll be working a lot with others including interfacing with internal and external project teams, company personnel (Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Business Development), and the customer community. Perform various duties related to the day-to-day operations of the Cyber Security Engineering team, including: Be a part of a program cybersecurity risk mitigation effort using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Evaluate new and existing systems and architects the software, firmware, and hardware requirements from an IT system engineering perspective Participate in development efforts to ensure cybersecurity controls are integrated to meet platform security posture and the Department of Defense (DoD) Authorizing Officials program requirements such as Authority to Connect (ATC), Authority to Operate (ATO), and Authority to Test (ATT). Participate in the formal Security Test and Evaluation process required by each government acceptance and approval authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports Perform product security reviews with the ability to communicate issues and risks in business terms and make recommendations that balance risk/reward tradeoffs Recommend cybersecurity defense and countermeasures for avionics product designs Research, evaluate, and assess emerging cyber security threats and technologies Evaluate and test new cybersecurity tools and capabilities such as but not limited to vulnerability management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Management Systems (NMS), Incident Responses, Disaster Recovery, and Security Operations. You may also conduct research and prepare reports based on findings, to include recommendations or alternative proposals for action. Provides general guidance or training to lower-level staff. Assists in cost/scope estimation. May lead small tasks. Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity as part of a project team. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are creative, thorough, and practical. Install and Maintain Hardware, Storage and Integration for Computer Systems Design the hardware, storage needs, integration requirements, etc. to meet the needs of the program. This may also include configuring components and troubleshooting any issues during and after implementation. Responsible for design, development and implementation of IT Infrastructure for engineering programs. Participate in overall IT planning, bringing a current knowledge and future vision of technology and systems to meet customer needs. You will be expected to continually monitor systems and make necessary adjustments and minor repairs to keep these systems operating smoothly. You may also perform scheduled maintenance on systems to avoid any down time due to system issues. Included in the IT System Engineer's responsibilities are diagnosing production problems and providing technical, strategic and procedural support to their organizations.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification:

Hold an accredited Bachelor in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related engineering degrees with a cumulative GPA of over 3.2 and with a minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber security; or Hold an accredited Master in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related engineering degrees with a cumulative GPA of over 3.2 and with a minimum of 3 years of experience in cyber security; or Hold an accredited Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related engineering degrees with a cumulative GPA of over 3.2. Skills and Abilities You have experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), knowledge of system security architectures and engineering approaches to building system security solutions, experience with Department of Defense, Government Certification and Authorizing Officials, or federal customer base. You understand security vulnerabilities found via security tools (i.e., Nessus/Tenable, NMAP, Infrastructure devices, and others). Have a strong understanding of system and infrastructure security. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Must be able to approach technical problems logically and scientifically. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities and be able to work for short to moderate periods without direct supervision. Proficient in Linux and Windows operating systems, Windows Active Directory, VMWare and VCenter (ESXI), and Windows workstations. Should be familiar with Milestone digital video recorders. Working knowledge administering Microsoft SQL Servers. Any of the IA certifications identified in DoD 8570 Approved Baseline Certifications. Travel/Physical Requirements Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% to support projects. Must be able to acquire a Secret Security clearance. #LI-TS1 #Onsite Here Are Some of the

Great Benefits We Offer:

Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available

Flexible Vacation & PTO Paid Parental Leave Generous Employee Referral Program Voluntary Benefits Available:

Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please ensure your résumé meets the Dayforce upload requirements. Dayforce supports résumé files up to 4 MB. To avoid upload issues, please: save your résumé as a PDF, remove photos/graphics/embedded objects, ensure the file is under 4 MB, and avoid password protected PDFs. If you encounter difficulties, try using a different browser (Chrome, Edge, or Safari), an incognito/private window, clearing browser cache, or disabling browser extensions. If you are unable to upload your resume for parsing, you may manually add resume details and/or attach your resume to the Additional Documents section. If you have exhausted all troubleshooting issues above, you may contact .

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