Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Day ** This position is contingent upon award of the contract. About the Company Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team. ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability Job Summary ATG is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Code 104. The selected candidate will provide cybersecurity engineering support for enterprise information systems, ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements, and secure systems engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Support RMF lifecycle activities including system categorization, security controls, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. • Develop and maintain RMF documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and security artifacts. • Implement STIGs, security baselines, and vulnerability remediation activities. • Conduct security engineering analyses, risk assessments, and technical reviews. • Support cybersecurity compliance using eMASS, ACAS, and related DoD security tools. • Coordinate with ISSOs, ISSMs, system administrators, and Government stakeholders. • Support security testing, audits, and incident response activities. • Prepare technical documentation and engineering recommendations. Qualifications Required: • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • Minimum seven (7) years of professional systems engineering experience, including cybersecurity or systems security engineering. • Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification. • Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 investigation. • Experience with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, ACAS, and eMASS. • U.S. Citizenship. Desired: • CISSP, CASP+, or Security+ certification. • Experience supporting NAVSEA or Department of the Navy. • Experience with Windows and Linux enterprise environments. Physical and Environmental Conditions Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers. Additional Benefits • Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance • 401(k) plan with company match • Opportunities for professional growth and development • A collaborative and inclusive work environment ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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Employment Type: Full-Time
This position is contingent upon award of the contract.
Support RMF lifecycle activities including system categorization, security controls, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
Develop and maintain RMF documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and security artifacts.
Implement STIGs, security baselines, and vulnerability remediation activities.
Conduct security engineering analyses, risk assessments, and technical reviews.
Support cybersecurity compliance using eMASS, ACAS, and related DoD security tools.
Coordinate with ISSOs, ISSMs, system administrators, and Government stakeholders.
Support security testing, audits, and incident response activities.
Prepare technical documentation and engineering recommendations.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum seven (7) years of professional systems engineering experience, including cybersecurity or systems security engineering.
Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 investigation.
Experience with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, ACAS, and eMASS.

Nice-to-haves

CISSP, CASP+, or Security+ certification.
Experience supporting NAVSEA or Department of the Navy.
Experience with Windows and Linux enterprise environments.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.
Additional Benefits
Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A collaborative and inclusive work environment

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