Information Systems Security Engineer - Intermediate

Information Systems Security Engineer - Intermediate ** ** Position Overview Type: Full-Time Location: Colorado Springs, CO Travel: Some expected, < 10% Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required Summary/Objective Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team. Essential Functions · Serve as the lead cybersecurity liaison across engineering and program teams, ensuring alignment between cybersecurity objectives and system development. · Work closely with chief engineers, ISSMs, and cross-functional stakeholders to engineer cybersecurity resiliency into all information systems. · Support execution of cybersecurity programs by providing guidance, policy alignment, and technical expertise. · Translate security controls into system specifications and ensure secure design integration without impacting mission or performance requirements. · Ensure cybersecurity-derived technical and performance requirements are incorporated into RFPs, contracts, and all program documentation. · Maintain a holistic view of system security, validating the effectiveness, suitability, and mission supportability of cybersecurity features. · Integrate threat and vulnerability intelligence into cybersecurity decision-making, risk assessments, and engineering trade analyses. · Contribute to alternatives analyses to achieve cost-effective, mission-aligned security architectures. · Evaluate system architectures for defense-in-depth protections; recommend configuration changes and countermeasures to reduce cyber risk. · Assess SIEM and vulnerability scan outputs, identify weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions. · Ensure System Security Engineering (SSE) requirements are identified, documented, implemented, and tested throughout the development lifecycle. · Provide recommendations for cyber-enabled technologies and tools that enhance system protection. · Support system test events, security assessments, and engagements with validation, vulnerability assessment, and compliance teams. · Lead or contribute to program protection analyses for critical program information and components. Required Education and Experience - Education: Bachelors in STEM related field from an accredited institution with 5 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs / projects - Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's Degree in non-stem related field with 10 Years' of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs / projects - Works independently and / or leads sub-teams, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems - Must possess the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity - FOR ALL Cyber Intermediate Engineer Positions -- additional requirement: DoD 8570.01 IASAE Level II baseline certification at time of hire -- no exceptions What We Offer: · 401(k) Matching · Company Events · Dental Insurance · Employee Recognition Programs · Health Insurance · Life Insurance · Paid Time Off · Parental Leave · Performance Incentives · Student Loan Repayment · Tuition Reimbursement · Vision Insurance All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary range $112,000 - $136,000