Cybersecurity Engineer

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is focused on providing security solutions to protect customer products and systems. The Cybersecurity Engineer will develop and execute security controls, conduct penetration testing, and assist with maintaining security certifications and protocols.

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Responsibilities

Assist with information security functions that include designing, developing, and implementing highly secure network solutions
Assist with annual review of each accredited system / subsystem IA controls according to NIST SP 800-53
Assist with maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) certification to the RMF Confidentiality Integrity and Availability (CIA) and Certification Level (CL) for a system / subsystem
Assist with maintaining hardware, software, and network firewalls and encryption protocols
Assist with applying Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) per Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Perform / assist with OS security patch updates, device driver updates, and BIOS firmware updates
Assist with network security audits and testing and evaluates system security configurations to ensure efficacy and compliance with policies and procedures
Perform / assist with Antivirus updates
Assist with creation / review Quarterly / Annual reports / documents to include:
Assist with creation / deploy / maintaining system images
Continue training / education to develop cybersecurity skills to support MSI programs / projects
Maintain integrity of customer, military and company standards and requirements during cybersecurity activities
Support design reviews, program reviews, and other presentations to the customer to include development of presentation material and taking meeting minutes
Perform other work-related tasks or assignments as directed by supervisor

Qualification

Required

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
Ability to get and maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC)
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
Ability to adhere to workplace rules
Ability to read, write and develop intelligible instructions, procedures and cybersecurity documentation
Ability to collaborate and work with a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment
Strong and pronounced problem solving and analytical skills
Basic understanding of software engineering and cybersecurity principles and practices
Basic understanding of Software Lifecyle Management to include development, configuration control, and release management
Basic understanding of CUI data and appropriate marking / labeling
Ability to drive towards goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining a strong attention to detail and schedule
Basic understanding of the Agile software project management and development processes to include Scrum and/or Kanban with ability to lead project teams, evaluate / create / modify to improve current processes
Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and procedures
Must have highly developed interpersonal skills to interact with and present to customers and senior management
AS / BS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field preferred
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification with a minimum of IAT Level I within 6 months of taken the position of Cybersecurity Engineer 1
0- 2 years of cybersecurity experience or related field
Basic experience with Python, C++, Java, Power Shell
Experience with Linux Operating Systems (e.g. Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.) including building image from scratch
Experience with Windows Operating Systems (e.g., Win 10, Win 11, etc.) including building image from scratch
Experience with applying security patches / updates to OS (e.g., Windows, Linux, etc.)
Basic experience with Windows Server
Basic experience with reviewing / updating BIOS firmware
Basic experience with computer imaging software (Clonezilla, Acronis, etc.)
Basic experience with Approved DoD IA Tools (Nessus, STIG Viewer, SCAP, Secure Host Baseline Framework)
Basic experience with vulnerability testing and remediation
Basic experience with installing and maintaining x509, DoD PKI, SSL / TLS certificates
Basic experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, database management systems