JOB TITLE: Principal Cyber Test Engineer
LOCATION: Schriever AFB - CO Springs, CO
DURATION: Initial 1-Year Contract, Temp to Hire
RATE RANGE: $95-105/HR w2
JOB#: 14433322

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience with Integration/Test related to cybersecurity on a government contract including: experience preparing and executing test procedures to verify cybersecurity requirements of a satellite ground system and/or experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) configuration and requirement verification
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience identifying and resolving issues with cybersecurity and information assurance policies

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Principal Cybersecurity Test Engineer participates in a program which includes establishing methods and techniques, planning tests, develop test scripting, writing procedures and reports, and conducting tests utilizing comprehensive knowledge of these complex subsystems. Utilizes a broad knowledge of engineering knowledge and applies understanding of principles of related engineering and software technology to ensure test validity and integrity. Conducts tests, which include collaborating with others in establishing language, database, and computer simulation requirements and configuration management techniques. The position works in a SCIF environment with flexible work hours to accommodate work/life balance practices. This role is an onsite role at Schriever Space Force Base with periodic travel to Aurora, CO.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute test procedures for verifying cybersecurity and information assurance requirements of a complex, software-based satellite ground control system
• Identify, document, integrate and troubleshoot cybersecurity-related issues
• Develop Analysis and Inspection Reports (AIRs) for verification of cybersecurity and information assurance requirements of a complex, software-based satellite ground control system
• Support reporting and data analysis activities related to formal test activities
• Travel to support the program. Travel not anticipated to exceed 50% (to Aurora, CO)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a Satellite Ground System development or operations environment
• Experience with ground station satellite domains (command and telemetry, flight dynamics or mission planning)
• Experience with System Engineering practices regarding Testing, Verification and Validation

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations.  Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation.  Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.PDN-9d18d5bd-8d0c-4180-bb8a-a2f41ea6feb1