Cyber Security Engineer

Convirgence; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Convirgence in Herndon, Virginia is looking for an experienced IT Security professional. The candidate will provide expert-level security guidance for technical IT activities and manage Information Assurance activities within the organization.

Responsibilities include overseeing accreditation processes, generating security plans, and coordinating with security personnel. An ideal candidate should have at least eleven years of experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to navigate complex accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eleven years of experience in IT security and information assurance.
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Information Assurance policies and regulations.
• Experience with DCID 6/3 or ICD503 accreditation process.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level security support to engineering and technical IT activities.
• Oversee all Information Assurance, Certification & Accreditation, and Assessment & Authorization activities.
• Manage organizational efforts through the risk management cycle.

Skills

IT security

Information Assurance

Security Documentation

Technical Skills

Communication

Tools

PMP Certification

Knowledge of FISMA, DCID 6/3, ICD 503

Job description

Security Clearance

ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH FULL SCOPE POLY REQUIRED***

Job Description

Candidate shall provide expert-level security support/guidance to engineering and technical IT related activities within the organization. In addition, candidate shall provide day-to-day support and oversight of all Information Assurance, Certification & Accreditation and Assessment & Authorization activities. Responsible for managing the processing of all organizational efforts through the risk management cycle, this includes closely coordinating and track risks, accreditation status, and reporting status across project teams. Generate security plans as required and be the security advocate for all system/architecture changes. Assemble and submit C&A packages to Principal Accreditation Authority/ Designated Accreditation Authority. Coordinate C&A actions and system testing with appropriate security personnel. Maintain a document repository where C&A project documentation is stored.

Required Skills

• Candidate shall possess a minimum of eleven (11) years of experience in IT security and information assurance
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Information Assurance policies and regulations and how they relate to the certification and accreditation process.
• Experience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation including documentation of security mitigations and successful completion of DCID 6/3 or ICD503 accreditation process
• Demonstrated experience navigating the Sponsor's security and accreditation process to include certification and accreditation of an IT system to Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Candidate shall possess knowledge and experience in generating appropriate security documentation to receive proper accreditation from Directorate security personnel and correcting security shortfalls as they are identified through Agency sponsored reviews.
• Strong technical skills and analytic ability.
• Good communications skills, written and oral.

Desired Skills

• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of Customer PMF process
• Knowledge of FISMA, DCID 6/3, ICD 503 Standards
• IT development lifecycle
• Knowledge of Customer organization and processes specific to security requirements for IT systems and accreditation/certification.
• Experience in an ISSO /ISSE / ISSM role.