Security System Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Security System Engineer in Indianapolis IN

Job Title: Security System Engineer
Location: Indianapolis IN
Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Hybrid schedule 2-3 days per week in office

Top Priority Skills:
* Engineering Degree - must have (might entertain a Computer Science Degree, but engineering is better)
* At least 3 years of experience, ideally in Aerospace Defense or Embedded systems
* Nice to have: knowledge of SCRE; risk management framework RMF, see above; interest in cyber security if they don't have the actual professional experience

What you will be doing
With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
* Work with the core systems security and LibertyWorks teams to help determine the technology and processes required to meet customer requirements for system security and resiliency
* Learn secure cyber resilient engineering (SCRE), apply technical knowledge as required throughout the product lifecycle: requirements, design, build, test, production, operations, and support
* Collaborate with government, customers, suppliers, and industry experts to understand and meet system requirements
* Create digital models and use digital tools such as model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to meet program expectations
* Develop and update systems security and resilience good practice and help ensure the techniques, policies, procedures, and knowledge to enable us to implement this good practice across the business

Basic Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and 1+ years of experience OR
* Master's degree in STEM Science, Engineering, Science, Mathematics and no experience OR
* PhD in STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and no experience
* In order to be considered for this role, must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance

Preferred Requirements:
* Active security clearance
* Desire to learn and apply systems security policies and standards in engineering cyber-physical systems such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-160, DO-326, and DoDI 5000.8
* Experience or interest in cybersecurity and cyber threats (e.g., designing secure products, systems, and applications; intrusion detection; digital forensics; system recovery; risk assessment tools and methods; security solutions, policies, standards, and procedures, etc.)
* Excellent technical and soft skills including systems thinking aptitude, communications, time management, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams
* Aspire to actively learn and dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities

Qualifications (Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
* Either active clearance or someone whose clearance can be reactivated/renewed. NOT someone who is just 'eligible'

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 243006 when responding to this ad.