Principal Cyber Security Engineer

Archer; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in partnership with ManTech, seeks a Principal Cyber Security Engineer in Chantilly, VA. You will oversee cyber security solution delivery, development, testing, and deployment, working both independently and in teams.

Minimum 7+ years in IT, Linux/Windows experience, and IAM/PAM/MFA expertise are required, with TS/SCI w/Poly clearance preferred. Eligible to work in a dynamic, agile environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree or 4+ years of IT experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of IT experience.
• Experience in Linux and Windows environments.
• Knowledge of LDAP and database management.
• Ability to write automation scripts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain identity and access management services (directory, access, privileged access).
• Maintain cloud or virtualized infrastructure.
• Perform Linux/Windows upgrades and patches.
• Engineer and deploy PAM solutions.
• Engineer and deploy MFA solutions.
• Manage Continuous Monitoring and Authority to Operate.
• Provide status reports in Agile environment and after-hours support.

Skills

Linux

Windows

LDAP

Scripting

Automation

DevOps

Agile

IAM

PKI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / related field

4+ years equivalent experience

Tools

PAM tools

Ansible

LDAP tooling

Cloud/Virtualization platforms

Job description

Archer is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

Principal Cyber Security engineers are responsible for the quality of cyber security related solution delivery, development, testing and deployment in support of cyber security efforts. They are involved in creating quality cyber solution components based on the provided requirements. The successful candidate must possess the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Maintaining operations of identity and access management services including directory, access, identity, and privileged access management services.
• Maintaining infrastructure in cloud or virtualized environments.
• Performing Linux and Windows based system upgrades and patches.
• Engineering and deployment of a privileged access management (PAM) solution.
• Engineering and deployment of a Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) solution.
• Managing Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) activities and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Providing status reports in an Agile environment and periodically providing after-hour support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional IT experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of working experience in the IT field.
• Experience working in LINUX and Windows environments.
• Knowledge of LDAP directory and managing databases.
• Ability to create scripts to assist with automation efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PAM tools implementation and maintenance.
• Experience with authorization and authentication technologies and Identity and Access Management principals.
• Experience with Ansible, writing automation playbooks, and working in a Dev/Ops environment.
• Experience with PKI principals and working in an Agile environment.

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.