Information System Security Engineer

Synergy is seeking a highly motivated information system security engineer to play a hands-on role in onboarding rapid prototypes in support of a highly visible USCG project. This candidate must be comfortable working collaboratively with a joint contractor/Government team and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform security impact assessments on new/ongoing IA projects to identify any potential impacts to existing security and privacy controls implemented in the environment apps are being developed/hosted in.
• Provide technical input, recommendations, and assistance in implementing cybersecurity approaches and solutions that align with DoD/DoW & USCG regulations, requirements, and policy.
• Participate in CONOP working groups and tech exchange meetings for USCG RAPTOR to ensure security considerations and requirements are integrated through the design and development phases of the in-flight projects.
• Help steer developers toward ways to avoid integration challenges with existing USCG infrastructure and Cloud environments depending on where applications will be hosted and built.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of direct experience in DoW cybersecurity or related skill set.
• Network or enterprise architecture background, with direct hands-on experience in facilitating secure architecture, creating architectural diagrams, and integrating security tools between on-prem and cloud networks.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the proven ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical operational leaders and vice versa.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile Software Development/Modernization environments.
• Technical Familiarity: Understanding of cloud computing architectures (AWS/Azure), DevSecOps processes, and modern software factory models.

Education Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field 

Citizenship & Clearance Requirements:

• Required: US citizen with Public Trust

Target Salary Range

Compensation for roles at Synergy is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the requirements of the role; level of experience; education and certifications; the individual’s combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities; as well as alignment with market data, federal and state laws, and other business and contract considerations. The estimated pay range for this position is: $83,668.00 – $119,526.00. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and represent just one component of Synergy’s total compensation package for employees. 

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