Cimarron is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.
Key Duties:
- Support mission-oriented cybersecurity using technical expertise.
- Engineer systems to operate with required security features in place.
- Perform manual and automated scans to ensure compliance with RMF accreditations issued by the MDA Authorizing Official.
- Fulfill Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) reporting requirements and ensure appropriate security patches are applied.
- Manage System Security Plan documentation in eMASS and maintain POA&Ms in accordance with RMF continuous monitoring requirements.
- Review RMF Control Compliance Indicators (CCI) and track corrective actions until closure.
- Apply cybersecurity principles to develop configuration management solutions that strengthen system security.
- Understand and support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Certification and Accreditation process.
Required Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at the time.
- This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
- Active Secret Security Clearance (or higher).
- Ability to thoroughly document work and adhere to DoD and MDA-level enterprise processes and procedures.
- 4 or more years of general (full-time) work experience.
- 2 or more years of directly related experience.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% CONUS or OCONUS to support cybersecurity deployment or team efforts.
- Familiarity with Trellix/McAfee products, including HBSS, ESS, and ENS.
- Experience with eMASS, including updating POA&Ms in accordance with RMF continuous monitoring requirements.
- Experience with ACAS and possession of a current ACAS certification and/or account.
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Knowledge of Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), War-games, and Exercises.
- Understanding of NIST 800-53 accreditation documentation and processes.
- Experience with multi-factor authentication technologies such as RSA and PKI.
- Familiarity with Common Criteria requirements and FIPS 140-2 standards.
- Experience with patch and vulnerability management, including Ports, Protocols, and Services Management.
- Familiarity with central log servers such as ELASTIC or ArcSight.
- Knowledge of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
- Experience using SCCM and WSUS for system updates and configuration.
- Understanding of Windows 10 update and patch management procedures.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
Business Profile:
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
