Systems Engineer

Crimson Phoenix

$127K — $196K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in information systems security or related field.
  • In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud design principles.
  • Expertise in maintaining A&A packages per FIPS-199 and NIST standards.
  • Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google, and IBM.
  • Proficient with security monitoring tools like Rapid 7, Nessus, and Qualys.
  • Experience with cross-domain technology and architecture concepts.
  • Skilled in security control assessments and package preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with cloud service providers.
  • Design and assess security systems using cloud technology.
  • Maintain compliance with risk management frameworks and security controls.
  • Monitor and analyze scan results for vulnerabilities.
  • Consult project teams and enhance security postures.
  • Create and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Utilize compliance tools for tracking security assessments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match for retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Professional development opportunities to advance skills.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Recognition programs that foster a supportive work culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The work requires a healthy mix of technical and policy knowledge. The work also requires support in understanding and implementing standards like ICD 503, NIST Risk Management Framework, and cloud technologies. We need polished skills in information system security engineering, and security control assessment.

Required Skills

  1. Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes
  2. Demonstrated experience of general knowledge of cloud architecture and design
  3. Demonstrated experience facilitating TEMs with cloud service providers to review cloud service architectures
  4. Demonstrated experience maintaining assessment and authorization (A&A) packages across multiple services or systems in accordance with FIPS-199, NIST 800-53, and CNSS 1253 requirements
  5. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, assessing or reviewing systems that utilize cloud technology with either Amazon Web Services, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, or Microsoft Azure cloud architecture
  6. Demonstrated experience with continuous monitoring requirements to include scan analysis for critical or high findings with common scan tools such as Rapid 7, Nessus, and Qualys
  7. Demonstrated experience with analyzing scans from common scan tools such as Rapid 7, Nessus, and Qualys
  8. Demonstrated experience utilizing or reviewing cross domain technology and common architecture designs
  9. Demonstrated experience consulting project teams on system architecture and security posture
  10. Demonstrated experience creating, monitoring, or closing system or service Plans Actions and Milestone items (POA&Ms)
  11. Demonstrated experience utilizing compliance tools to track assessment and authorization activities such as Xacta 360, Risk Vision, RSA Archer
  12. Demonstrated experience with the common control provider concept within the NIST Risk Management Framework and Security Control Frameworks
  13. Demonstrated experience with security control assessments to include working with SCAs and preparing security packages for SCAs
  14. Demonstrated experience conducting information system security engineering activities


Desired Skills

  1. Demonstrated experience using the Sponsors or IC element A&A process
  2. Demonstrated experience creating or reviewing A&A body of evidence documentation in a cloud security environment
  3. Demonstrated experience identifying, implementing, or reviewing appropriate information security controls
  4. Demonstrated experience working in Xacta 360


Additional Details

Compensation & Benefits: This position has an anticipated salary range of $127,399-$196,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, education, certifications, and business needs. Crimson Phoenix offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, company-paid life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a culture that supports continuous learning and career growth.

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