Cyber Security Systems Engineer

• Provides technical knowledge and analysis of complex problems that require an understanding of current best practices and government-mandated policies for the effective development and implementation of cybersecurity solutions.
• Develop and implement system security plans, policies, and controls in accordance with DoD and NIST standards (e.g., RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
• Conduct cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support architecture and design reviews from a security perspective.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure cybersecurity is integrated early in the systems engineering process.
• Assist with security test and evaluation (ST&E), including validation, verification, and accreditation efforts (e.g., ATO/ATC).
• Contribute to Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and related security documentation.
• Provides technical expertise in areas such as Cloud Systems Architecture, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Network Systems Management, etc.
• Provides technical expertise in areas that have system security and/or cybersecurity touch points, such as defensive cyberspace operations, joint operations planning, policy, and technical intelligence.
• Initiates action for providing support to various working groups such as system security working groups, cybersecurity working groups, change management boards, etc.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or systems security engineering within a DoD environment.
• Experience supporting system accreditation packages and security documentation.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800 series, and DoDI 8510.01.
• Demonstrated experience with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures, and operating instructions related to program security, information assurance, information management, configuration management, and cyber defense.
• Experience working closely with ISSMs/ISSEs and government security stakeholders.

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP+, Network+).
• Relevant experience and knowledge of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, Nessus, STIG Viewer, and Splunk.
• Experience within the National Security Space and/or the Ground Systems Mission Areas.
• Experience with SDA SW.
• Experience with Infrastructure, Platforms, Networks, and Data.

• B.S. in a related field.
• M.S. in a related field (desired).

• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required to start in this role. (At least 2 years of TS/SCI experience required).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

• Place of work is the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO. This role is a hybrid role (on-site/telework).
• May require travel up to 15% of the time within the continental United States.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com