Cybersecurity Technical Lead Jobs

About Centil

Centil represents the intersection of innovation and trusted expertise required for keeping rapid pace with the dynamic and emergent technological needs of Aerospace, Defense, and Government systems. Our trusted team of engineers excel in deploying value stream management, short-cycle feedback loops, infrastructure on-demand, and secure, disciplined pipelines to our customers. If you are interested in learning more about Centil or our team, check out our website at www.centil.io.

Job Purpose

Our Cybersecurity Engineers work with Department of Defense contractors to assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical defense systems that meet government security requirements. Additionally, we are tasked with improving the overall project management discipline of our clients by increasing collaboration and innovation and introducing techniques that promote adaptability and flexibility in the face of unpredictable circumstances, and that optimize return on investment expenditures.

The Cybersecurity Engineer we hire for this role will act as the Cyber Technical Lead for the development of a ground system for a new United States Space Force (USSF) satellite constellation. This person will maintain a focus on software security, while working the security engineering team to architect, develop and sell-off products to a government customer. Work will include driving configuration development, leading Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and testing, and guiding the cyber engineering team as they engage with other development teams to deliver a secure environment for Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission operations. Ideally, this candidate has experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF). We consider experience with OPIR missions to be a significant bonus for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, validate and verify software solutions are appropriately cyber secure across the lifecycle and across multidisciplinary teams
• Execute cyber test activities to include test reporting and software assurance (SWA)-related testing activities
• Recommend software vulnerability mitigations and coding practice changes
• Conduct cybersecurity evaluation of software designs to verify and validate compliance with defined specifications and requirements
• Lead software vulnerability risk assessment team
• Perform attack surface analysis activities
• Lead the cybersecurity aspect of software development
• Coordinate cyber risk assessments and Cyber Table Top (CTT) reviews in support of Cyber activities
• Develop best practice software coding guidelines and examples for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with software development leadership to ensure cybersecurity best practices are incorporated in daily coding practices
• Support program engineering environment to include hardware and software tools as well as equipment and applications that may emulate systems and cyber threats
• Develop Cyber Plans and Procedures
• Conduct cyber risk assessment activities, including threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and analysis of mitigation solutions

Required Qualifications

• Experience with cybersecurity concepts and principles
• Software development experience
• US Citizen with the ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in CyberSecurity Engineering
• Hands-on scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computer Science (Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education)

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications

• Cybersecurity engineering experience with embedded systems development for DoD
• Strong cross-team, cross-discipline collaborative leadership, focusing on win-win solutions
• Experience working within an agile workflow
• Possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (e.g., Security+, GSEC, etc.)
• Strong focus on internal and external customer success
• Current TS/SCI Clearance
• Familiar with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR)
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Vulnerability analysis and risk assessment
• Networking fundamentals

Other Company Requirements

In addition to job-specific requirements, Centil believes it is important for all employees to possess the following skills/characteristics:

• DoD Secret or higher clearance is preferred. All applicants must be US citizens eligible for a US Government security clearance
• Self-motivated individual who actively and independently seeks out opportunities for learning and development
• Collaborates well; enjoys working as part of a team
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills. Ability to passionately deliver high-level messaging to various types of audiences-this will eventually include senior leaders. Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical personnel

Expected Salary Range

Depending on experience and skillset, most candidates will earn between $150,000 and $230,000 per year.

Benefits

Centil offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• Phone plan reimbursement
• Eligible for discretionary bi-annual performance-based bonus
• Parental leave for new parents
• Generous PTO for vacation, personal, or sick days
• Family leave for significant life events
• Healthcare coverage plan through a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA)
• Paid training and conference attendance
• 401K retirement plan with immediately vested company contributions, no matching required
• Flex time and the ability to create your own schedule
• Access to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year plus 2 additional Floating Holidays per year (taken at Employee's discretion)

Centil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.