NS-ECCOS_Cyber Security Engineer II Senior

Cyber Security Engineer II (Senior)
CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD
NetSEA is currently pursuing this contract and is building its candidate pipeline in advance of an anticipated award decision. This position will be offered contingent upon NetSEA's award of the ECCOS task order. Candidates identified now may also be considered for other current or upcoming NetSEA cleared opportunities.
Requisition ID
NETSEA-ECCOS-0001
Program
ECCOS – Mission Delta 6 Enterprise Cybersecurity & Cyberspace Operations Support
Customer
United States Space Force, Mission Delta 6 / SpOC-SAIO
Location
Schriever SFB / Peterson SFB / Colorado Springs, CO (on-site)
Openings
1
Clearance Required
Top Secret with SCI eligibility (active, or in-process with ability to obtain by contract performance start)
Employment Type
Full-Time, Exempt – Contingent Upon Contract Award
Reports To
ECCOS Program Manager II
Position Summary
The Cyber Security Engineer II (Senior) serves as NetSEA's primary technical liaison between the ECCOS CSSP team and Mission Delta 6 system owners. This role owns cybersecurity alignment activities across Mission Delta 6's space mission enterprise – coordinating Service Level Agreements, driving the CSSP Working Group, and ensuring system owners have a clear, proactive path to compliance rather than a reactive one. This is a senior, client-facing technical role requiring both deep cybersecurity engineering expertise and the judgment to operate as a trusted advisor to Government stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the primary System Owner interface for cybersecurity alignment activities across Mission Delta 6 space systems at Schriever SFB, Peterson SFB, and the Colorado Springs local area
Coordinate Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between the CSSP team and system owners, tracking status and escalating at-risk items before they become findings
Participate in and help drive the CSSP Working Group, surfacing and resolving cybersecurity alignment issues at the working level
Develop and maintain the Cybersecurity Alignment Plan and supporting compliance documentation
Apply Zero Trust Architecture principles to cybersecurity alignment across enterprise and space-adjacent network segments (User, Ground, and Space Segments)
Support eMASS/RMF lifecycle documentation, including SSPs, SARs, and POA&M control-to-evidence mapping
Provide technical mentorship and day-to-day direction to Analyst-level CSSP team members
Represent NetSEA in technical discussions and status reviews with the Government Program Manager (GPM) and COR
Support the Contingency Operations Plan and mission essential coverage requirements as a Tier 1 role
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of relevant cybersecurity and/or network engineering experience, including experience in DoD or federal environments
Active DoD 8140-aligned certification appropriate to a CSSP Analyst/Infrastructure Support work role (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, CASP+, or equivalent)
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, or an active Secret clearance with a submitted SSBI/Tier 5 investigation and the ability to reach TS/SCI eligibility within approximately 90 days
U.S. Citizenship required
Demonstrated experience with RMF/ATO processes, eMASS, and DoD cybersecurity compliance frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting a CSSP (Cybersecurity Service Provider) mission specifically, rather than general IA/cybersecurity support
Prior experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Delta, or other space mission enterprise programs
Experience with Zero Trust Architecture implementation or assessment
Prior experience in a client-facing technical lead or working-group chair role
Familiarity with SATCOM or space-adjacent network segment security
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and RMF control families
Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for direct Government customer interaction
Ability to mentor and provide technical direction to junior team members
Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in a small, embedded team environment
Work Environment and Physical Demands
On-site position at a Government facility in the Colorado Springs, CO area (Schriever SFB / Peterson SFB)
Standard office environment; some periods may require extended hours to meet reporting deadlines or respond to cyber incidents
Access to classified spaces and systems requiring adherence to all applicable security protocols
Compensation and Benefits
NetSEA offers competitive benefits include a comprehensive fringe package (health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, 401(k) with Safe Harbor matching, paid time off, and holiday pay), consistent with NetSEA's standard employee benefits program.
Travel Requirements
Minimal travel anticipated; occasional local travel between Schriever SFB, Peterson SFB, and other Colorado Springs-area Government facilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NetSEA Technologies, LLC 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, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.