A Cyber Security Engineer designs systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Examines client computer systems, identifies weak points in security, develops and implements new systems, monitors and responds to security issues.
Information Systems Security Engineer Bigbear.ai - 4.2 Hill AFB, UT Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Qualifications IAM Level III DoD 8570 IAT IAM Level I IAT Level II Stakeholder relationship building Stakeholder management
Full Job Description Overview:
BigBear.ai is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our Information Services team, based out of Hill AFB, Utah and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. You'll be supporting a cybersecurity effort to provide assistance obtaining and maintaining Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), and public law compliance for enterprise business solutions and ICBM weapon system information technology, assisting and advising Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and MMIII & Sentinel Systems Directorates acquisition programs in applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Lifecycle steps throughout all DoD acquisition program phases.
What you will do:
As an ISSE, you will: Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of classified information systems and networks. Enforce information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Analyze equipment and software reliability and suitability for vulnerability assessment utilization. Conduct analyses of classified network usage, hardware and software capabilities, ineffective practices or procedures, equipment shortcomings, and other relevant factors. Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of classified information systems to identify associated vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs. Perform, document and provide recommendations to the ISSM on security audits, evaluations, and risk assessments for all classified systems. Update and complete all Body of Evidence paperwork and artifacts. Serve as a technical expert and focal point for cybersecurity policies, planning, programs, initiatives, certification, and accreditation. Provide recommendations and assistance regarding security aspects of processing, storage, retrieval, transmission, and access of classified and unclassified information.
What you need to have:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related Engineering field and a minimum of 8 years experience Master's degree (MS or MBA) and 6 years of relevant experience. The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II, IAM Level I or higher certification requirements on hire date. What we'd like you to have: Professional experience in information security, with a proven track record of leading large-scale projects Experience designing and implementing secure network architectures, Zero Trust environments, and cloud security frameworks (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Deep experience operating within regulatory frameworks such as NIST (800-53, 800-171), ISO 27001, CMMC, or SOC2
Incident Response:
Experience leading high-severity security incident responses and conducting post-mortem root cause analyses
Threat Modeling:
Proficiency in using frameworks like STRIDE or PASTA to identify vulnerabilities
Security Tooling:
Expert-level knowledge of SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel), EDR/XDR, Firewalls, and Vulnerability Scanners (Nessus, Qualys) Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in OAuth, SAML, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation
Secure Coding/DevSecOps:
Ability to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline using SAST (Static Analysis) and DAST (Dynamic Analysis) tools
Strategic Planning:
Ability to translate business requirements into a technical security roadmap
Stakeholder Management:
Capable of communicating complex technical risks to non-technical executives to secure budget and buy-in About BigBear.
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BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on
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@BigBearai. BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
