Job Description
Date Posted: 2026-03-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Our nation's security depends on the sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country. For them to do this effectively, they need technology that keeps them a step ahead of their adversaries. This means providing high-capability, reliable equipment to our service personnel, fielded as quickly as possible. Our commitment is to do exactly that. Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will closely contribute to protecting our nation and our products. We are seeking a Cyber Engineer II to function as a key contributor for the Integrated Strategic Solutions Engineering team. As a member of the Mission Platform Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team, we want you to develop solutions to secure the Warfighter’s technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates security solutions leveraging multiple disciplines like Anti-Tamper (AT), Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, Cryptography, NSA Type 1 Certification and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) to support Program Protection Implementation on various systems. Position Location – Cedar Rapids, IA What YOU will do: Provide Windows and Unix operating system administration Work with security architecture Support the development of RMF documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations. Maintain the latest version/revision of each Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIGs). This includes downloading the latest STIG template from the DoD Cyber Exchange website and update the current STIG list to the new version. Coordinate with other Subject Matter Expert (SME) to complete the STIG templates. Such as the Network Switch, Database, OS, etc. Perform routine and ad-hoc scans using the ACAS application. You will Support the development of cybersecurity requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies. What YOU will learn: YOU will learn to be a more effective Systems Security Engineer and leader by gaining niche skills enabling you to be unique in all you do. YOU will take flight into becoming a subject matter expert and leader in cybersecurity within VLF technologies with exposure to the variety of businesses and products in ever an evolving field. We are growing, so can you! Qualifications you must have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain Top Secret after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances. Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37. Experience with creating Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and Experience implementing DoD and Federal IA Certification and Accreditation Processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation. Experience with utilizing vulnerability scanning tools to include Tenable Security Center, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker/Tools Familiarity with Linux Commands Qualifications we prefer: Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD TOP SECRET security clearance. DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level-II Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent). What We Offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program L