Cyber Security Engineer - Syracuse, NY
Actalent is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer to support Electronic Warfare and Radar based military systems.
Description
Supporting the evaluation of system design using model based systems engineering tools, supporting vulnerability analysis of systems, participation in component trade studies, and system security cyber certification support.
Candidate may perform analysis and evaluation to design, implement, test and secure systems, networks, and architectures.
Conduct certification and testing in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) policy.
Must Haves:
STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide)
Linux System Administration
Information Assurance
Performance Information Assurance analyses in compliance with the US Government's Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) of confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements. Assess system designs for design flaws. Perform Boundary Scans in compliance with applicable STIGs. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, detailed trade studies, and requirements allocation to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. May be hands-on with lab systems and tactical radar systems.
Needed:
Familiarity with IA-related topics specific to gov't contracting and RHEL (7 and 8, specifically) and Windows to a lesser extent
Network-based IA scans
Linux system administration (RHEL 7/8), other flavors of Linux will work as well
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Role Specific Experience/Education:
Experience with implementation and administration of networking solutions (Arista Preferred).
Experience configuring and maintaining firewalls and access control lists.
Experience with virtualization to include hypervisor implementation and administration.
Experience architecting and engineering secure systems and solutions.
Bash, Perl, Python and other scripting experience.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles, knowledge of RMF, NIST, and other govt., DoD, standards, policies and frameworks.
Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to perform root cause analysis and define preventive measures to mitigate future occurrences.
Ability to effectively evaluate different security solutions (for example IPSEC vs TLS) and provide recommendations on the solution best aligned with overall system design, impact, and programmatic objectives.
Ability to effectively document complex solutions in an easily understood and concise manner.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $64.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Liverpool,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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