Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field plus 5-7 years of Cyber Security/Operations support
DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, Security+)
Experience in documenting network schemas and cyber operation tool solutions
Knowledge of compliance with ICD 503, FISMA, OMB, NIST, and DoD security regulations
Experience managing compliance with PUA, DTA, and RMC privileges
Strong written and verbal communication skills along with teamwork abilities
Responsibilities
Provide security engineering and information assurance support for A&A processes
Design, develop, monitor, and document security controls for systems lifecycles
Configure and validate secure systems, including testing for vulnerabilities
Maintain XACTA security records for supported systems
Provide security engineering design inputs and conduct design reviews
Assist in developing security reporting and POA&Ms
Benefits
Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance
Full Job Description
Description of Task to be Performed:
The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will provide security engineering and information assurance support to the Government's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authority to Connect (ATC) for mission applications and services. Designs, develops, monitors and documents security controls, security testing, security reporting, and plan of actions and milestones (POA&Ms) throughout systems and application lifecycles in support of mission systems.
Provides security engineering design inputs, security design reviews, and security best practices as part of technical and
change requests.
Configures and validates secure systems, physical controls, and tests security products and systems to detect security
weaknesses.
Maintains XACTA security records for supported systems.
Required Qualifications:
Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science or related
technical field plus 5-7 years of Cyber Security/Operations support
Certifications: DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, Security+).
Demonstrated Experience and Expertise:
Documenting network schemas and cyber operation tool solutions.
Knowledgeable regarding compliance with: ICD 503, FISMA, OMB, NIST, and DoD (8150.01 March 12, 2014) [Risk Management Framework and Cyber Network Defense...], and other mandated security regulations and standards.
Knowledge and experience with managing and monitoring compliance with Privileged User Access (PUA), Data Transfer Access (DTA), and Removable Media Custodian (RMC) privileges, forms, and signatures.
Support to vulnerability management, patching, information assurance and/or ATO process for Classified DoD or IC environments.
Demonstrated documentation writing for security plans, tests, and reports.
Must demonstrate strong teamwork, communication (both verbal and written), and presentation skills.
Must demonstrate strong initiative to accept new technical challenges in complex security engineering assignments
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field plus 3+ years of Cyber Security/Operations support
Certifications: CySA+
Experience supporting full lifecycle A&A process for classified DoD or IC infrastructure and application service delivery.
Experience leading an ATO process through XACTA tool.
Extensive hands-on experience with Agile software development
Experience working with cross domain solutions
Proven experience providing mechanisms to improve governance and support of IA functions for the customer enterprise.
Benefits
Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
