Cyber Resiliency & Test Engineer

Job Title: Cyber Resiliency & Test Engineer

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel Requirements: Yes

Position Type: Full- Time

Job Description:

Our Process and Policy Team is searching for new members that can help us provide cyber test planning support and conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide a number of opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses in unique technology areas.

We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others. Position responsibilities can span program management to cybersecurity testing.

This position provides support to the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL and the DoD Cybersecurity community in improving planning and conducting Cybersecurity Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation for major DoD programs. This support includes the following:

Required Qualifications:

Requires a Masters degree in technical discipline (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems) or an engineering disciple (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering), and over 10 years of relevant technical experience in the field of cybersecurity, aircraft/weapons system, and/or IT systems. A Bachelor of Science in the identified technical areas and additional work experience may be substituted for a Masters degree.

• Significant understanding of the DoD acquisition and/or test and evaluation processes/activities.


• Knowledge in planning and conducting test and evaluation activities.


• Analytical skills and problem-solving skills.


• Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision.


• Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems.


• Travel up to 20+ weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites.


• US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret – (Single Scope Background Investigation).


• Must meet DOD Cyber Workforce Program education, training, or certification requirements IAW DOD 8140 Series manuals and AFMAN 17-1305 at the time of hire and maintain qualifications throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in planning and conducting cyber test and evaluation


• Significant understanding of the DoD Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation Guidebook.


• Experience conducting Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs).


• Knowledge in the Cybersecurity Assess and Authorize (A&A) process to support DoD acquisition programs through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.


• Experience establishing cybersecurity guidelines and practices at the DoD or Service level.


• Active SECRET or Top Secret clearance


• Proficient in software development.


• Understanding of network and/or systems security engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support acquisition programs in the development of cyber test strategies and plan for the implementation of cyber test activities. Accomplish reoccurring Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs) and help test teams develop and document cyber (cybersecurity and cyber resiliency) test strategies and Cooperative Vulnerability Investigation (CVI), Adversarial Cybersecurity Development Test & Evaluation (ACD), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment (CVPA), and Adversarial Assessment (AA) test methodologies based on ongoing system cyber vulnerability assessments. Develop Air Force guidance on the acquisition and cyber test of Air Force systems. This includes:

• Work with programs to develop cyber test strategies that integrate into their larger acquisition, development, deployment, and functional test strategies.


• Develop and document standard, repeatable process(es) for conducting MBCRAs and CVIs, ACDs, CVPAs, and AAs.


• Support the development of cyber test and evaluation procedures for aircraft, munitions, C4ISR, and Information Technology systems.


• Document the system information requirements and work products needed by the Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) communities to plan, execute, and report on systems’ cyber test objectives.


• Provide requirements usable by programs to incorporate in statements of work, system technical requirements documents, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, DT&E and OT&E Entrance and Exit criteria, and other documents.


• Assist with developing and documenting Air Force guidance and informing DoD guidance updates.


• Document recommendations for incorporating DT&E/OT&E cybersecurity deficiency reporting and watch items into standard DT&E/OT&E processes.


• Facilitate and guide program MBCRAs.


• Assist with CVI, ACD, CVPA, and AA planning, execution, and reporting to achieve the above objectives, provide expertise and lessons learned, and apply process knowledge for systems under test.

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‐organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‐defined problems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.


• We want our team members to be self‐motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‐of‐all‐trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you’ll fit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC:

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.