Cybersecurity System Security Engineer III

Job overview

The Cybersecurity System Security Engineer III role is listed in Colorado Springs, CO; the posting does not specify a work arrangement. Compensation is $127,400–$167,400 annually. The role supports Special Access Programs and acquisition programs for SMC and AFSPC. The engineer leads system security engineering and accreditation work to protect customer security interests as acquisition systems are designed and tested. The position provides cybersecurity oversight, risk recommendations, and support for system authorization and mission and training system development.

What you'll do

• Lead system security engineers and certification and accreditation analysts
• support collateral, SCI, and SAP activities for NIST cybersecurity assessment and authorization
• chair or co-chair cybersecurity working groups and participate in SSE IPT reviews
• oversee information system security policy and SAP network integration
• review designs and recommend security compliance measures
• develop cybersecurity risk recommendations
• support mission and training system design, program protection planning, site activation, and system testing
• work with approval authorities to obtain authorization to operate. Travel within the organizational area of responsibility may be extensive.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cybersecurity

system security engineer

special access programs

sci

top secret clearance

risk management framework

nist

system authorization

colorado springs co

k2 group

$127,400–$167,400/year

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA medical and dependent care
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• profit sharing
• life and disability insurance
• tuition and job-related course reimbursement
• holiday pay and paid time off.

Why this role

Supports sensitive federal acquisition programs; requires current Top Secret clearance with active SCI eligibility and eligibility for SAP access; travel may be extensive.

About the employer

K2 Group, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.