Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, SME

USfalcon•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Join USfalcon and lead a mission-critical program supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and USSTRATCOM. The Cybersecurity SME serves as the senior leader responsible for the overall execution, performance, and success of Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting Business, Engineering, and Cybersecurity functions across complex IT and mission programs. This role operates in a classified, fast-paced environment and serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders across high-visibility programs. JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure hardware and software systems within the Computing Environment (CE). The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that complex system-wide requirements satisfy rigorous Department of Defense (DoD) standards. This role involves developing RMF documentation, evaluating engineering proposals, and providing expert guidance on Secure DevOps (DevSecOps) pipelines.

Requirements

Deep expertise in NIST 800-53, DoDI 8510.01 (RMF), DoDD 8500.1
Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), and Hardening Guides.
Familiarity with Operating Systems including Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework (Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge for cyberattacks and intrusions)
Knowledge of Military Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) tactics, techniques and procedure (APT TTPs)
Knowledge of Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) and how is used to develop and maintain secure web applications
Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering / 5840; additional years of experience may be used in lieu of education requirement
Cerification – DoD 8570 IAM Level II or 8140 Level II (i.e., Sec +)
Must be able to obtain within 6 months from start date
Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

12 years of information system security development and management
Experience supporting NCC or USSTRATCOM systems
Hands-on experience with secure systems engineering and cloud security
Ability to analyze complex user and regulatory demands to translate them into technical system requirements
CIISP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures the security of hardware, operating systems, and applications within the Computing Environment by implementing RMF processes for Secret, Top Secret, and JWICS networks
Primary duties include developing RMF documentation
Implement RMF, develop documentation, review code, advise on DevSecOps, manage POA&Ms, STIG/SRG hardening
Evaluating engineering proposals to ensure compliance with DoD mandates like NIST 800-53
Ensure Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) configuration, patching, scanning and testing of systems