JOB TITLE: Product Security Engineering 2
LOCATION: St Charles, MO
PAY RATE: $53-67/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance required (must be active within the last 24 months)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Assess organization-wide security and privacy risks, updating assessment results on an ongoing basis.

• Perform system analysis and develop system tests for cyber threats, cybersecurity evaluations, and large-scale event assessments.

• Ensure adherence to the product security engineering development lifecycle, emphasizing clear requirements development and verification (using CAMEO).

• Conduct criticality analyses, collaborate with suppliers, identify critical components, and integrate them into overall system designs.

• Perform cyber risk assessments and develop mitigation plans (e.g., POA&Ms, SCRM) using tools including but not limited to CAMEO.

• Support and facilitate ATO/IATT packages, including processing IAVMs and CTOs.

• Perform software assurance tasks, including developing software assurance risk reports.

• Support proposal development efforts (e.g., BOE generation, GR&A development, trade studies).

• Assist with the engineering installation and analysis of patches, updates, and upgrades to assess system impact.

• Attend and facilitate program boards, collect data, and manage project documentation and collaboration.

• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and manage Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs).

• Document and verify all installation and configuration steps for labs and operational deliveries.

• Provide feedback to Cyber Leadership and engineers to improve tools and processes.

• Collaborate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.

• Support cyber threat intelligence, scanning, patching, remediation, and tool/application development.

• Assist in compliance activities including TEMPEST, DFARS, COMSEC, and CNSSI.

• Develop tools for cyber forensics and identify opportunities for efficiency and productivity improvements.

• Perform system analysis trade studies to define technical concepts and solutions.

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance required (must be active within the last 24 months)

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent technical education) in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry.

• 2 or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Current DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II / IAM Level I or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA).

• 1+ years of experience in product security or cybersecurity engineering.

• 1+ years of experience with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, OWASP, DFARS).

• Strong analytical, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

• ABET accreditation preferred but not required.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with CAMEO.

• 2+ years of Windows/RHEL system administration experience, including tuning and troubleshooting cyber tools (ESS/HBSS, ConfigOS, Splunk, etc.).

• 2+ years of experience configuring and scripting audit tools.

• Experience with Software Assurance (SwA) static and/or dynamic code analysis tools (e.g., Fortify).

• Familiarity with FISMA/RMF and NIST 800-53 requirements.

• Experience leading cyber test and evaluation at system or component level.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical issues.

• Understanding of DoD defense systems architectures, communications systems, and test/data analysis methods.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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