Position Description & Qualifications
If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy- Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer to support U.S. Navy’s Team Submarine Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.
Must be able obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force. Serco-NA is seeking a motivated cyber engineer to provide engineering and programmatic support to one of our customers with the U.S. Navy in the Washington, D.C. area.
In this role, you will:
- Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and policy regarding the implementation of Navy Cyber Security Requirements.
- Interface with the Team Sub Activity Chief Information Officer (ACIO) as required to ensure compliance with Team Sub and NAVSEA Cyber Security requirements.
- Maintain familiarity with all Cyber Security requirements and procedures initiated at higher levels (DoN, NAVSEA, SEA05Q, etc.), relay that information to the program office, and assist with the application of those requirements.
- Perform activities required within the DoD Instruction 8510.01 DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) (formerly the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)) to obtain Authorization to Operate (ATO) with Conditions or ATO prior to fielding of all TEAM SUB Enterprise Business Mission Area (BMA), DoD Portion of Intelligence Mission Area (DIMA), Enterprise Information Environment Mission Area (EIEMA), and Warfighting Mission Area (WMA) ashore and afloat systems. Develop RMF accreditation packages using current DoD Instruction 8510.01 accreditation methods, to include the System Authorization Boundary, Hardware / Software/Firmware list, Dataflow Diagram, Security Plan, Plan of Action, and Milestones (POA&M), System Categorization, Enterprise Reporting RMF Scorecard, System Level Continuous Monitoring (SLCM) Strategy, Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), and Security Assessment Report (SAR).
- Identify security controls to be implemented, work with system owners to implement, and test controls, prepare required artifacts, and complete actions required in the RMF in the timeframe in which they are required.
- Organize and assist with the updating and coordination of records in the TEAM SUB Enterprise Cybersecurity portfolio of all Business Mission Area (BMA), DoD Portion of Intelligence Mission Area (DIMA), Enterprise Information Environment Mission Area (EIEMA), and Warfighting Mission Area (WMA) ashore and afloat systems.
- Validate that all DON-specified cybersecurity- specific information systems, including Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Procurement Business Intelligence Service (PBIS), DoD IT Portfolio Repository (DITPR)-DON, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM), the DON Application and Database Management System (DADMS), and the Enterprise Reporting Service (ERS) Cybersecurity Scorecard on Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) network, are continuously accurate and reflect the cybersecurity posture of TEAM SUB and its assigned field activities, including NUWC and SUBMEPP and provide status to TEAM SUB staff.
- Assist in the investigation of inadvertent electronic spillages of classified information, draft and submit reports to the ASM concerning the spillage and the impact.
- Assist with the coordination of investigations with NAVSEA, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Defense Security Service, and other authorities.
- Initiate and coordinate remediation actions and track to closure.
- Provide direct expertise and assistance to ensure that cybersecurity is fully integrated into the system lifecycles of all TEAM SUB acquisition and life-cycle maintenance platform programs in accordance with DoDI 8500.01 and DoDI 5000.02.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Must be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.
- U.S citizenship is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in cyber security computer science, management information systems, or related fields or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with Business IT systems.
- ComTIA Security + is a plus.
- To demonstrate oral and written communication skills to work closely with all levels of personnel involved in IT operations and technical aspects of systems.
- Good communications skills and excellent word processing, database, spreadsheet programs, Microsoft applications.
- The ability to travel 10%.
Additional desired experience and skills:
- Two or more years of experience in an Information Assurance (IA) or C&A related field.
- Familiarity with and understanding of Navy IT sites, systems, and infrastructure.
If you are interested in supporting and working with our dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance - so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.
