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This role integrates security solutions through intentional design, innovative thinking, and technical expertise to protect critical systems, data, and assets. Expert Cyber Security Engineers also lead security teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the long-term development of secure IT architecture, emphasizing cloud-based and cutting-edge technologies.\nWork Schedule:\nDay shift - 5 days per week, 8 hours per day\nEssential Responsibilities:\nAssists with leading development teams in designing, architecting, and developing secure information systems or upgrading legacy systems.\nConducts comprehensive product research and facilitates Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to identify and recommend optimal security solutions.\nDevelops system security concepts and translates technical requirements, compliance standards, and operational needs into secure system designs.\nAssists with leading the development and documentation of Security Architectures, Roadmaps, and strategic cybersecurity investment plans.\nOversees, guides, and mentors Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level Cyber Security Engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables and best practices.\nDesigns and engineers secure solutions for cloud environments, including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, ensuring DoD/Federal compliance.\nDevelops and implements cybersecurity solutions for Big Data systems, including structured and unstructured data environments.\nEngineers cybersecurity solutions using advanced tools, including automation, augmentation, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.\nEnsures compliance with DoD 8570, NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks and regulations.\nDevelops insights and system security designs aligned with cybersecurity frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and Zero Trust Architecture.. \nMaintain health and safety within the workplace by promoting safety awareness initiatives, discussions and trainings, encouraging a safety focused culture and participating and reviewing risk assessments for those under their supervision. \nAny other reasonable duties as requested. \nWork Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:\nTypical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 10kgs, kneeling, standing and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, and must be able to work under deadlines.\nMinimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)\nProven ability to design, implement, and document secure information system architectures.\nExperience leading multidisciplinary teams (Senior, Mid, and Junior cybersecurity analysts) in highly complex security and technology projects, fostering collaboration and ensuring timely delivery.\nStrong project management skills, including the ability to manage cybersecurity efforts at the enterprise level, track project progress, and mitigate emerging challenges\nDeep understanding of advanced threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to assess and prevent potential system compromises.\nAbility to implement and operate intrusion detection and threat hunting tools, such as SIEM systems (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, QRadar), IDS/IPS (e.g., Snort, Suricata), and application firewalls.\nStrong knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, HTTPS, etc.) to analyze malicious traffic and enforce security controls.\nProficiency in threat intelligence analysis and integrating threat feeds into detection systems (e.g., MISP, STIX/TAXII).\nMinimum Essential:\nBachelor’s Degree 8-10 years’ experience or a Master’s with 6-8 years’ experience\nUndergraduate degree\nEquivalent demonstrated experience\nSecurity +\nField: Relevant or related discipline\nDesirable:\nDHS/CBP suitability clearance\nEquivalent demonstrated experience\nCISSP or CASP\nCCNP Security\nSecurity Clearance Required:\nIt is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance w/ Poly.\nTickets and Licenses:\nMinimum Essential:\nCurrent Drivers Licence \nDesirable:\nCPR\nWhite Card\nFirst Aid\nStatement of Work Requirements:\nAll personnel assigned to work shall be:\nAt least 18 years of age \nAble to fluently read, write, and speak the English language \nThis position is designated as a safety sensitive position.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.\nOther Responsibilities:\nSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.\nQuality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. 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