Cyber Security Systems Engineer - Expert

iNovex Information Systems; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Systems Engineer to enhance security infrastructure and ensure secure networks for critical government missions. This role involves assessing security threats, contributing to risk management, and supporting security accreditation efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in A&A projects and security tools, alongside strong communication skills. Join a high-performing team that is dedicated to making a real difference in national security. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to support vital missions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years' experience in A&A projects.
• Experience with security tools and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess and mitigate system security threats throughout the program life cycle.
• Contribute to security planning, risk analysis, and certification activities.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Facilitation

Security Documentation

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Cloud Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Discipline

Master's Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

Xacta

RoadRunner

Rapid 7

WebInspect

App Detective

Splunk

AWS

Microsoft Azure

VDI

VMWare

Job description

Job Brief

A&A; RMF

Job Description

We're searching for talented individuals who provide engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. This program will maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our country's most important missions both at home and abroad. If you are ready to support a high-performing team that truly makes a difference, then come join us!

Job Description:

We are looking for an Cyber Security Systems Engineer to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. The Cyber Security Systems Engineer assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contributes to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations. As a Cyber Security Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our security infrastructure and ensuring a secure network.

Additional Program Details

We are also seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support similar functions, focusing on security assessment and authorization activities.

Capabilities & Requirements

• Minimum of 16 years' experience supporting the customer's A&A projects.
• Strong multi-tasking, communication, and facilitation skills; comfortable at all levels from developer to senior staff.
• Knowledge of complex network environments involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves.
• Ability to translate technical implementation details into understandable security language.
• Experience documenting security controls and artifacts supporting RMF and ICD 503 Security Accreditation efforts.
• Ability to support A&A reviews, document security plans, and coordinate with various teams and security organizations.

Additional Requirements

• Previous ISSE or ISSO experience supporting the customer.
• Experience with security tools such as Xacta, RoadRunner, Rapid 7, WebInspect, App Detective, and Splunk.
• Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure), virtualization (VDI, VMWare).
• Certifications like CISSP, GSLC, AWS Security Specialty are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree preferred in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years' experience supporting A&A projects, or 19 years' experience in lieu of a degree.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.