Job Description

La Jolla Logic (LJL) is an advanced technology and information system security solutions firm founded in 2011 in San Diego, CA. LJL's mission is to pioneer innovative, high-quality specialty technology and engineering services to customers in the federal government and commercial marketplace.

We are a Woman-Owned Small Business and recipient of numerous awards, to include the SBA’s 2019 WOSB of the Year and 2018 District Director’s Technology Sector Award. LJL has a reputation for performance to the highest standard, specializing in high-end cybersecurity engineering solutions, to include Machine Learning Technology, Artificial Intelligence R&D, Secure Enterprise Architecture Design, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), DoD Cloud Architecture development and deployment (AWS, Azure), Structured Data Models and Inference Engine Technology, System Security Engineering and System Accreditations (RMF & DIACAP), Advanced Technology Concept Development and Feasibility Assessments, Information Systems Security Manager/Officer (ISSM/ISSO) Services, and Compliance Services (such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC).

We are looking for a CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER to join our team in LOS ANGELES, CA. 

POSITION DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Leading and supporting cyber system engineering teams

• Leading Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for DoD and Intelligence Systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework and ICD-503 guidelines

• Coordinate with Echelon II, SCA and NAO to facilitate system authorization

• Supporting offensive architecture analysis and design of defense-in-depth solutions

• Developing and assessing system security plans including, security concepts of operation, risk management matrix, security control traceability matrix, security test procedures, and plan of action and milestones

• Conducting and/or analyzing vulnerability assessments to validate system compliance with RMF controls and DISA Security Technical Information Guidelines (STIGS)

• Analyzing static code scans and dynamic code scans to validate Application Security and Development STIG compliance

• Leading and coordinating security test event teams to achieve accreditation milestones

• Verifying and validating vulnerability resolutions and/or mitigations

• Effectively communicate work plans, milestones (POAM), and obstacles to clients; able to communicate, explain, or defend ideas or information clearly. Listen to others and recognize potential miscommunications, offer clarity.

• Ability to effectively develop system security plans, procedures, and other security documentation.

• Resolve non-routine problems with area of assigned responsibility and timely direct complex problems, questions, or complaints to Program Manager.

• Ability to analyze disparate data and produce a readable, understandable summary to Program Manager, with recommendations for corrective action, as needed; evaluate effectiveness of applied security control

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is highly desired (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, etc…)
• DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ or equivalent required, CISSP desired)
• Extensive experience with traditional A&A tools: ACAS Nessus, Xacta, eMASS, SCAP Scanner, STIG Viewer
• Navy ship systems expertise is desired for one of the projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in national Cybersecurity policies, DoD or Intelligence Community A&A processes and procedures and industry best practices on complex systems
• Expertise in vulnerability assessment, control allocation and risk mitigation
• Understanding of offensive and defensive security tactics, techniques and procedures
• Experience with cloud architectures is a plus
• Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level Government leads, managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
• Demonstrated leadership skills (supervisory experience, building teams, building customer relationships)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively build and lead teams
• Strong mentoring skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• US Citizenship is required
• Active security clearance or ability to maintain a security clearance (TS preferred)
• Business travel to customer locations may be required (up to 15%)