Product Security Engineering 2
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Product Security Engineering 2 for a contract opportunity in St Charles, MO.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
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 / cybersecurity engineering
1+ years of experience with industry standard cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, OWASP, DFARS)
Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team members will work with other industry partners in the development and execution of a comprehensive assessment program supporting the specialized Advanced Weapons Proprietary Programs in the Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SIWS) organization. These individuals will act as the primary product security engineers on the program for assessing, updating, and maintaining the security posture of the programs. This team will be supporting the programs systems by interacting continuously with the cyber team compliance team to remediate any vulnerabilities found during automated or manual cyber scans. A detailed oriented individual with a strong leadership skillset is a must for this position.
Assess organization-wide security and privacy risk and update assessment results on an ongoing basis
Perform system analysis and develop system test for cyber threats, cyber test activities, and the cybersecurity of large-scale events
Ensure product security engineering development lifecycle is followed, with an emphasis on clear requirements development/verification (using CAMEO)
Perform criticality analysis to include the ability to work with suppliers, identify critical components, and integrating them into the overall system
Perform cyber risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans (i.e., POA&Ms, SCRM, etc.) using a variety of tools including but not limited to CAMEO
Support and facilitate various ATO/IATT packages including processing IAVMs and CTOs for the same
Perform software assurance tasks, including but not limited to software assurance risk reports
Support proposal development efforts, including but not limited to: BOE generation, GR&A development, trade study analysis
Support the engineering installation & analysis of patches and various system updates and upgrades to determine system consequence of these changes
Attend, collect data from, out brief, and facilitate collaboration and project management from various program boards
Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Managing and addressing any Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) related to the Cyber Tools
Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labs and operations deliveries
Providing feedback to Cyber Leadership and engineers to improve the cybersecurity tools and processes
Collaborating with local Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations
Support cyber threat intelligence activities
Support the development and maintenance of cyber scanning, patching, remediation, tools and applications
Support, as required, TEMPEST, DFARS, COMSEC, CNSSI, and other compliance drivers as needed
Perform and/or support the development of tools for cyber forensics
Develop, define efficiencies and improvements to tools to improve team productivity
Perform system analysis trade studies to define technical concepts and solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Experience using CAMEO (proficiency preferred)
2+ years of experience in Windows/RHEL System admin experience, installing, tuning & troubleshooting Cyber Tools to include ESS/HBSS, ConfigOS, Splunk, etc.
2+ years of experience in configuring, running, and scripting audit tools
2+ years of experience using knowledge of Software Assurance (SwA) static and/or dynamic code analysis (e.g. Fortify)
Experience with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)/RMF and National institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 requirements
Experience leading system and component level cyber test and evaluation, including threat and security assessments, and tabletop exercises
Experienced self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills, and a focus on translating technically complex issues into simple, easy to understand concept
Growing understanding of DoD defense systems architectures and communications system concepts, mission, and common system test and data analysis techniques
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ADDITIONAL
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: St. Charles, MO
Rate: Up to $70.99 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 10/29/2025
Last Updated: 10/30/2025
Attention: Robert Davis
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: rdavis@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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