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The Role
Lead RMF accreditation and ATO activities for U.S. Navy mission systems: develop RMF artifacts (SSP, SAR, POA&M), perform vulnerability scanning and remediation, manage continuous monitoring, coordinate with Navy AOs/SCAs/ISSMs, harden systems, maintain golden images, and document systems and networks for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Navy Mission to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.
The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer – Navy Mission Systems will lead and support cybersecurity accreditation activities for mission-critical Department of War systems, including Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts, Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and security engineering activities supporting U.S. Navy programs.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
- All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 5 days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- Lead RMF efforts across all six RMF steps including Categorization, Control Selection, Control Implementation, Assessment, Authorization, and Continuous Monitoring.
- Develop and maintain RMF artifacts including SSPs, SARs, SAPs, POA&Ms, inventories, architecture diagrams, and continuous monitoring documentation.
- Coordinate directly with U.S. Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs), Security Control Assessors (SCAs), ISSMs, ISSOs, and Program Managers. Performing regular server updates, patch management, and software installations.
- Manage cybersecurity authorization packages and support ATO, IATT, and IATO activities.
- Performing ACAS Scans on various devices across multiple systems
- Collecting, reviewing, and submitting various STIG checklists for RMF processes
- Developing and maintaining access control policies for various organization assets
- Remediating Vulnerabilities and documenting POAMs as required.
- Implement, maintain, and review security processes to maintain compliance and ensure user permissions are accordingly
- Help develop and maintain various golden images in support of business area activities to include operating system images and virtual machines.
- Creating and maintaining detailed documentation of systems and networks for usage by both technical and non-technical stake holders
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are (Required):
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent full-time professional experience.
- 5+ years of full-time professional experience in systems administration or system Experience with NIST 800-53 and other relevant security controls
- Experience with developing and remediating POAMs for relevant stakeholders
- Experience working in a VMWare Environment or similar virtualization platform.
- Experience using Tenable Security Center/Nessus Scanning tools
- Experience with Trellix or other antivirus/endpoint solutions
- Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages
- Understanding of common TCP/IP concepts to include TCP, UDP, VLANs, DHCP, and routing at a minimum
- Experience Provisioning and Installing both Physical and Virtual Machines for organization needs
- Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification
- Experience with hardening devices and updating DISA STIG Checklists
- Experience with patching and remediating vulnerabilities in a closed network
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time needed.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Strong Understanding of Red Hat or similar Linux distributions.
- Experience working with networking within a tactical system
- Experience with the United States Navy Risk Management Framework Process
- Experience with Cross Domain Solutions
- Experience with configuring multiple forms of authentication to include PKI concepts.
- Experience with having to identify hardware and/or software for purchase to meet various use-cases.
- Experience with Ansible, PowerShell, Chef, Salt, Puppet, or any other configuration automation software.
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $135,000 - 230,000
*Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162, IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 1162. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Job Benefits
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- Generous benefits package
- Competitive PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
- 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
- Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Resources
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards
- Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.
Skills Required
- Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- On-site work in San Diego, CA (5 days in office)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience
- 5+ years full-time professional experience in systems administration or system experience
- Experience leading RMF efforts and producing RMF artifacts (SSP, SAR, SAP, POA&M, inventories, architecture diagrams)
- Experience with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and RMF implementation
- Experience managing cybersecurity authorization packages and supporting ATO, IATT, IATO activities
- Experience performing ACAS scans and using vulnerability scanning tools
- Experience using Tenable Security Center / Nessus
- Experience collecting and submitting DISA STIG checklists and hardening devices
- Experience developing and remediating POA&Ms
- Experience with patching and remediating vulnerabilities in a closed network
- Experience provisioning and installing physical and virtual machines and maintaining golden images
- Familiarity with TCP/IP concepts including TCP, UDP, VLANs, DHCP, and routing
- Experience with endpoint/antivirus solutions (e.g., Trellix)
- Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
- Experience with Red Hat or similar Linux distributions
- Experience with networking within tactical systems
- Experience with United States Navy RMF process and coordination with Navy AOs/SCAs/ISSMs/ISSOs
- Experience with Cross Domain Solutions
- Experience configuring authentication including PKI concepts
- Experience identifying hardware and/or software for purchase to meet use-cases
- Experience with configuration automation tools (Ansible, PowerShell, Chef, Salt, Puppet)
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The Company
What We Do
WHO WE ARE Innovative Defense Technologies -IDT- provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for the DOD's mission-critical systems. Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology, we support the entire software testing lifecycle from component testing, to system integration and testing, to the analysis of results. Our automated test and analysis solutions enable the rapid update and delivery of large, complex systems. Our technologies offer: -Rapid system configuration assessment and validation -Repeatable, consistent testing, analysis and reporting -On-demand regression tests in response to cyber threats -Statistical rigor in test and analysis -Reduced time and manpower At IDT, we work closely with our customers to tailor our products to support their systems and meet their goals. IDT has the expertise, strategies and processes in place to provide an automated solution for your next project. Let us help you dramatically accelerate test execution time, expand test coverage and improve software quality. OUR MISSION Our mission is to enable new software capabilities to be fielded faster and more affordably by reducing the amount of time and the cost spent on software testing. Through the use of our software testing technology, IDT is changing the way testing is being done for large, complex, software systems.
