Persistent Systems is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer with a focus in Information Security to join our growing team.  As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be a critical member of the Persistent Program Team. The position will be based in one of our office locations (New York City headquarters, Fort Collins CO, Pinehurst NC), with Fort Collins, CO as the preferred location.  This Cyber Security Engineer will possess strong core competencies in Risk Management Framework and Information/Cyber Security in the US Defense and related industries. Duties will span Information Security project management on assigned programs involving Wave Relay® MANET communications for customers ranging from Government, Intelligence Operations, or non-Government. This individual will play a pivotal role in communicating our customers’ technical challenges in Information Security to our engineering department and enhancing product security.     

Position Responsibilities 

• Leading program cyber teams to execute projects on time while meeting program ATO requirements
• Liaising between Government Program Managers, Authorizing Officials and their Security Controls Assessment Teams and internal stakeholders
• Working with customers to complete required Government forms and support Authority to Operate (ATO) Lifecycle. This includes preparing, submitting, and maintaining ATO documentation, and driving the process
• Maintaining understanding of Information Security for all network and communications systems and Government policies and procedures
• Maintaining Operational Security of active DoD Networks, Network Operations Centers, and programs of record to reduce risk and ensure operational effectiveness 
• Support and facilitate engineering projects including new product/solution development, product changes, and customer integration, and enhanced product security
• Work effectively across the company to leverage all functional areas in the design, development, and deployment of Wave Relay® MANET solutions  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree – preferred disciplines: Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or another scientific field
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar certification
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework security controls (NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DISA STIGs) 
• Experience with technical writing, building technical and network diagrams
• Experience standing up and maintaining a Network Operations Center (NOC) and/or Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Familiarity dealing with Product Security, FIPs 140, CSFC, NIAP
• Four years of Cyber Security or IAM experience (DoD 8570)
• Must be available to travel up to 25% of the time  
• Currently hold or have the ability to obtain United States Secret security clearance  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree – preferred disciplines:  Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or applicable technology degree 
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)  
• Four years of experience working with customer organizations such as large sized entities, within US Government is a plus  
• Three years of experience working with mid-size or larger Commercial organizations  
• Knowledge of US Government cybersecurity policies and procedures  
• Experience with the following: MANET or Wave Relay®, supporting Line of Site and Beyond Line of Site communication networks, and Land Mobile and Tactical Radio Systems
• Understanding of hardware and software concepts, and networking concepts such as IP routing and switching, VPN architectures, and OSI model layers 1-3  
• Experience with industry-standard project management, analytical, and graphics software/tools such as Microsoft Office / Project / Teams / Access / Visio, Adobe in Design  

The base pay for this role can vary from $160,000 to $180,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts. 

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.