Sr CDS Engineer

BlueWater Federal is looking for Sr CDS Engineer to support the SEWS program at Petersen AFB. 

• Ensure the SEWS CDSs are properly maintained and remain in an operational state.
• Provide support for CDS-related issues, ensuring the issue is resolved quickly, and corrective actions are well documented.
• Perform analysis of CDS impacts when modifications or new solutions are encountered.
• Provide recommendations for the best course of action to address CDS-related modifications.
• Perform necessary rule and configuration changes to implement updates/upgrades to the SEWS CDSs.
• Perform engineering-level testing on CDS updates/modifications and document results.
• Maintain the secure status of the CDSs by testing and implementing security/vulnerability updates when available.
• Support health check events when CDS evaluations are required.
• Perform required backup and restore functions on the CDSs.
• Prepare the CDS for exercises and test events and return to operational status after the event.
• Provide CDS-related training as requested.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an IT-related field.

Must have a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Minimum of Security+ certification, CISSP preferred.

5+ years of experience with CDS development, installation, and troubleshooting; Radiant Mercury experience is preferred.

In-depth knowledge of SELinux, networking, scripting, and regular expressions.

Knowledge of IT security principles and methods.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.  Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 160-170K