Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist III

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance

Cherokee Preting Systems LLC is seeking a mission-focused Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist III to support and contribute to our government customer’s success in Springfield, Virginia and St.

Louis, Missouri.

$150,000-$155,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.

are subject to change with or without notice.

• Provides feedback to design engineers and evaluates end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle.
• Conducts research and evaluates technical performance of software products and overall segments and systems.
• Ensures products and systems comply with requirements and government information assurance and cyber security standards and practices through formal verification methods.
• Verifies/validates systems with specific emphasis on network operations and cyber warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures focused on the threat to information networks.
• Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
• Prepares assessments and cyber threat profiles of current and planned products based on sophisticated testing, research, and analysis.
• Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements.
• Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they verify/validate the requirements.
• Develops and maintains analytical procedures to meet changing requirements.
• Produces high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and operations officials.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist III Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Current TS/SCI security clearance

Must meet one of the following:

High School Diploma and minimum of ten (10) years of related experience

Associates Degree and minimum of eight (8) years of related experience

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of six (6) years of related experience

Master’s Degree and minimum of four (4) years of experience

Ability to develop new concepts and processes.

Ability to analyze root causes and resolve issues.

Ability to support junior level technicians and specialists in their activities.

Ability to perform all tasks of lower level technicians or specialists.

Ability to work individually, actively participate on integrated teams, and lead a task, project or team.

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Preting is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses.

As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart.

To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer.

Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.

Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.