Cyber Security Engineer
Job Description & Responsibilities
Persistent Systems is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer with a focus in Information Security to join our growing team. As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be a critical member of the Persistent Program Team. The position will be based in one of our office locations (New York City headquarters, Ft Collins CO, Pinehurst NC), with a headquarters base as the preferred location. This Cyber Security Engineer will possess strong core competencies in Project Management and Information Security in the US Defense and related industries to work closely with the Engineering team.
- Managing Information Security project management for product development, certification, sustainment, and policy adherence
- Maintaining all project management data, including project plans, project schedules, project budgets, risk management, requirements management, and project tasks
- Leading project teams to execute projects on time, within budget, while meeting customer requirements
- Liaising between Government Program Managers and other company stakeholders
- Supporting engineering projects including new product/solution development, product changes, and customer integration
- Working effectively across the company to leverage all functional areas in the design, development, and deployment of Wave Relay® MANET solutions
Position Responsibilities
- Managing Information Security project management for product development, certification, sustainment, and policy adherence
- Maintaining all project management data, including project plans, project schedules, project budgets, risk management, requirements management, and project tasks
- Leading project teams to execute projects on time, within budget, while meeting customer requirements
- Liaising between Government Program Managers and other company stakeholders
- Supporting engineering projects including new product/solution development, product changes, and customer integration
- Working effectively across the company to leverage all functional areas in the design, development, and deployment of Wave Relay® MANET solutions
Job Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree – preferred disciplines: Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or another scientific field
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar certification
- 5 years of experience managing technical projects, technical writing, and proposal writing
- Familiarity with Risk Management Framework security controls (NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DISA STIGs, FIPS 140, NIAP, Common Criteria)
- 2 years of networking experience
- Proficiency using MS Office and MS Project to manage project execution
- Experience managing multiple simultaneous tasks and competing priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be available to travel up to 30% of the time
- Able to obtain United States Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
- OSCP, CCENT, CCNA, or other similar technical certifications
- Master’s degree – preferred disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or another scientific field, or master's degree in business administration
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Compensation & Benefits
Total compensation for this role can vary from $190,000 to $242,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.