Active Top-Secret Clearance required, with ability to obtain TS/SCI Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience (6 years).
5+ years of IT Security/Computer Science/Information Security experience.
Proficient in Python for building API integrations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction at all levels.
Detail-oriented with a focus on high-quality deliverables.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into automated API integrations using Xacta 360 and Xacta.io.
Learn and apply knowledge of the Xacta Software Suite and its integration with customer security processes.
Continuously improve operational performance and streamline Risk Management Framework workflows.
Provide user support to a large base of Xacta software users through various communication channels.
Complete assignments independently within the defined scope.
Work cooperatively with Telos employees, government agencies, and industry partners.
Benefits
Full-time position with a focus on professional development.
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security software and technologies.
Engagement with a diverse user base and collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Senior Information Assurance Security Engineer
Job Description
This position will be based at Washington, DC
Responsibilities: • Collaborate with stakeholders and other system engineers to understand requirements and translate them into automated API integrations leveraging Xacta 360 and Xacta.io's API capabilities. • Learn and become familiar with the Xacta Software Suite, deployment methodologies and integration with customer security processes. • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operational performance and streamline customer Risk Management Framework workflow processes. • Interacts daily in person, via email and phone conversations with a large user base to provide user support to Xacta software users. • Complete assignments with independent thought and action within the scope of specific assignments. • Work cooperatively with other Telos employees, government agencies, and other industry partners.
Job Requirements
Qualifications: • An active Top-Secret Clearance is required with ability to obtain a TS/SCI Polygraph. • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience (6 years). • 5+ years of relevant IT Security/Computer Science/Information Security Experience required. • Experience using Python to build API Integrations • Demonstrated ability to work tasks autonomously. • Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels are required. • A professional attitude regarding attention to detail and customer service and excellent organizational skills are required. • Detail oriented with an emphasis on high quality of deliverables. • Experience using Python to build API Integrations • Strong understanding of application security requirements and best practices • Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues.
Desired Additional Skills: • Experience with other scripting languages such as PHP, JSON, or Apache Velocity highly desired. • Risk Management Framework and NIST security requirements highly desired. • Experience with the Xacta software suite or other GRC automation tools.
The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Washington, DC 20024 US (Primary)
About TELOS
Telos Corporation is an information technology and cybersecurity company located in Ashburn, Virginia. Telos primarily serves government and enterprise clients, receiving a large number of its contracts from the United States Department of Defense. Customers are primarily military, intelligence and civilian agencies of the US government and NATO allies.
Telos was founded in 1969 in Santa Monica, California and incorporated in Maryland in 1971.
John B. Wood joined the company in 1992, and became president and chief executive in 1994. Today, Telos is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia.
On 16 June 2020, Telos Corporation reported its Automated Message Handling System service was granted an additional five years and $15.6 million contract by the Defense Information Systems Agency.
On 20 May 2020, Telos named retired general Keith B. Alexander as its advisory board's inaugural leader.
In November 2020, the company filed for an initial public offering.
