Cyber Test Engineer

Job Description

CSCI Consulting is looking for a Cyber Test Engineer to support Information System Security Officer and Information System Security Engineer security compliance, automated testing, and continuous monitoring activities within an Impact Level 5 multi-cloud environment. Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver a complex, mission-critical project requiring coordination across multiple stakeholders, systems, and interdependent requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated security compliance, testing, and continuous monitoring capabilities
• Automate DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide and Security Content Automation Protocol benchmark scanning
• Perform continuous DISA SCAP benchmark scanning using ACAS, Tenable SecurityCenter, and Nessus
• Use SCAP Compliance Checker to validate XCCDF, ARF, and CKL files
• Automate Trellix Policy Auditor scanning for STIG compliance
• Develop and maintain Tricentis test automation supporting SAP and Mendix regression testing
• Integrate SonarQube quality gates and fortify static application security testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Support software bill of materials generation using CycloneDX and SPDX standards
• Develop GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implement automated security gates
• Validate Infrastructure as Code developed using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
• Integrate security-scanning results into AWS Security Hub
• Develop Splunk Enterprise Security queries and automate security alerts
• Develop Splunk SOAR playbooks that support automated incident response
• Implement Enterprise Security Content Updates detection rules
• Integrate with the eMASS API to automate compliance-evidence uploads
• Develop AWS Config conformance packs to support continuous compliance
• Automate security controls using AWS Audit Manager
• Support Continuous Operational Readiness Assessment evidence-pipeline automation

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Must be able to obtain a Federal Secret security clearance (Active clearance preferred)
• At least four years of experience in security automation, compliance testing, DevSecOps, or related discipline
• Ability to meet applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the System Testing and Evaluation Specialist work role
• Possession of an applicable cybersecurity certification, such as:
• Certified Ethical Hacker
• CyberSec First Responder
• CompTIA Cloud+
• GIAC Security Essentials
• CompTIA PenTest+
• CompTIA Security+
• Systems Security Certified Practioner
• Experience with ACAS, Tenable SecurityCenter, Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, or Trellix Policy Auditor
• Experience with Tricentis test automation supporting SAP or Mendix regression testing
• Experience integrating SonarQube quality gates or fortify static application security testing with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience generating software bills of materials using CycloneDX or SPDX
• Experience developing GitLab CI/CD pipelines and implementing automated security gates
• Experience testing or validating Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience integrating security-scanning results into AWS Security Hub.
• Experience developing Splunk Enterprise Security queries, automated alerts, or Splunk SOAR playbooks.
• Experience with eMASS API integrations, AWS Config Conformance packs, AWS Audit Manager, or comparable compliance-automation capabilities.
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting
• Experience working within AWS GovCloud
• Experience with AWS Lambda, Amazon EventBridge, or AWS Step Functions
• Understanding of Risk Management Framework continuous monitoring requirements
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework environment
• Experience participating in Program Increment planning
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cybersecurity, engineering, compliance, and development teams
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
• Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
• Past experience working with a Federal government agency
• Department of War experience is a plus!

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice

• Categories of Information Collected: Personal identifiers, employment history, educational information, and any other information provided in your application or as part of the interview process.
• Purposes for Collecting Information: To review your application, assess your qualifications, and manage the hiring process.
• Retention and Security: Information collected will be retained indefinitely and will be securely stored and handled in accordance with CCPA guidelines and CSCI Consulting, Inc. policies.
• Rights of Applicants: Under CCPA, California residents have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, delete it, and request restrictions on certain uses. However, some information may be retained as required by law.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.