Lead DoD-aligned cybersecurity activities including policy development, ATO/ATC documentation (SSP, SCTM, SAR), vulnerability assessments with Nessus/Tenable, incident response per AFI 17-203, RMF continuous monitoring, POA&M management, and coordination of CDS and international mission partner cybersecurity requirements.
Omitron is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO, to ensure robust cybersecurity operations in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards. This position will develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, conduct system vulnerability assessments, support incident response operations, and ensure compliance. The Cybersecurity Engineer will play a critical role in achieving and maintaining Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Authorization to Connect (ATC), ensuring secure and compliant bi-directional data exchanges with foreign mission partners." The engineer will work closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to support accreditation and continuous monitoring efforts across critical information systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $150,000-$190,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits include:
Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
At Omitron, we believe that a workplace that fosters innovation and collaboration will be a successful one. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Per Title VII, our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures in alignment with DoD and Air Force guidance.
- Prepare and manage documentation required for Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Authorization to Connect (ATC) processes, including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and Security Assessment Reports (SAR).
- Coordinate cybersecurity standards and requirements with international or coalition mission partners.
- Maintain certification and compliance in accordance with DoD 8140 requirements.
- Perform system hardening and ensure timely application of software and firmware patches.
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans using tools such as Nessus and Security Center and assist in remediation efforts.
- Execute incident response procedures in accordance with AFI 17-203.
- Review and analyze audit logs to detect anomalies, misconfigurations, or potential security violations.
- Coordinate all security-relevant changes with the ISSM and maintain proper documentation.
- Draft, track, and manage POA&Ms and waiver requests.
- Support continuous monitoring efforts and ensure compliance with RMF controls and DoD directives.
Minimum Requirements:
- US Citizenship required.
- Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience:
- 7-10+ years relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
- Proficiency with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Tenable Security Center).
- Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD cybersecurity policies, particularly AFI 17-101.
- Knowledge of IT Security, Information Assurance, and network/system architecture and design.
- Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 control sets and cybersecurity compliance documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Mission Partner Environments and compliance with DoDI 8110.01.
- Familiarity or previous experience supporting bi-directional Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) implementations, including technical expertise related to international data sharing standards and coalition interoperability.
- Experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks aligned with NATO standards or similar international collaboration guidelines.
- Familiarity with NSA Raise-the-Bar (RTB) security standards for Cross Domain Solutions.
- Experience coordinating cybersecurity requirements with DoD Foreign Disclosure Officers (FDOs).
- Familiarity with Juniper network equipment and firewall configurations.
- Knowledge of DoD data classification policies and information protection procedures
- Understanding of Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) security requirements.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $150,000-$190,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits include:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA or FSA accounts
- Company-paid Short/Long-Term Disability and AD&D insurance
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Supplemental insurance options (e.g., AFLAC)
- Professional Development Reimbursement
Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
At Omitron, we believe that a workplace that fosters innovation and collaboration will be a successful one. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Per Title VII, our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone.
E-Verify Participation.
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