LinQuest Corporation Hiring for Strategic Cyber Security Engineer at El Segundo, CA  Full Time

LinQuest is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our Evolved Strategic Systems (ESS) program in El Segundo, CA. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility.

LinQuest is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for LinQuest employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform systems engineering activities in the areas of cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment & Authorization (A&A) in accordance with DoDI 8510.01
• Perform cryptographic System Security Engineering (SSE) in compliance with NSA requirements and regulations
• Define security requirements, architecture, and design for embedded and large-scale, distributed DoD space and ground control systems
• Apply risk management concepts to mitigate vulnerabilities in system security architectures
• Interface with the Space Force customer, system stakeholders, and external contractors to coordinate cybersecurity and cryptographic requirements and architecture flow down from the system level to individual elements of the system
• Support integration activities of cybersecurity for space and ground networks
• Participate and propose inputs for verification and validation of cybersecurity requirements
• Perform cybersecurity planning and scheduling for RMF and coordinate efforts to categorize and assign impact values for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems per CNSSI 1253 to produce a tailored set of RMF security controls per NIST 800-53
• Provide critical inputs to the Program Protection Plan and assist in identification of Critical Program Information (CPI)/Critical Components (CC)
• Provide critical inputs to Cybersecurity Strategies and assist government with milestone approvals

Required skills:

• BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science. An equivalent technical degree (such as MS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science) or non-technical degree plus 2+ years of relevant technical experience may be accepted, contingent on Government approval.
• Understanding of the discipline and practice of Systems Engineering throughout the system lifecycle phases of concept, development, production, use, support, and retirement
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and teambuilding skills
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills; ability to write final-version deliverable technical documents and reports
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position

Required experience:

• 2+ years of work experience in System Engineering Architecture/Design
• 2+ years of work experience in Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security
• Understanding of modern computing architectures including CI/CD, microservices, cloud, and container technologies
• Background in software design

Preferred skills:

• BS or MS degree in IA/Cyber security
• Master’s degree in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• Proficient understanding of RMF process
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity Requirements Verification and Validation (IV&V)
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation
• Familiarity with Network Engineering
• Familiarity with Communications Systems
• Familiarity with Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)
• Security certification (CISSP)
• TS/SCI clearance

Preferred experience:

• Experience working on DoD programs

Additional Requirements:

• Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $95,000 to $160,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit:

COVID-19 Compliance Guidelines: As a federal contractor, all LinQuest team members may be required to comply with Executive Order 14042- Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which may include mandatory vaccination and ability to provide proof of vaccination status prior to start of employment. Additionally, team members are expected to comply with all safety protocols related to mask wearing and physical distancing while in covered contractor workplaces. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through LinQuest Human Resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.