Principal Cyber Security Engineer (TS / SCI #25-088)

Strategic Analysis, Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Arlington is looking for a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to provide cybersecurity support for government clients. The role involves managing risk, ensuring compliance with federal policies, and leading security assessments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity principles and hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in conducting security assessments.
• Active TS / SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system authorization management and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with federal policies including NIST.
• Assess contractor systems for accreditation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework

Security Assessments

NIST 800-53

Technical Direction

Education

Bachelor's degree Intelligence Studies

Job description

Strategic Analysis, Inc is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join our team supporting a government client in Arlington. The selected applicant will provide cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) support to systems and applications for the customer. Will work with government and contractor personnel to provide technical and policy direction grounded in Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) policy, and act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) with the cybersecurity domain and lead ISSOs.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct system authorization management to include Body of Evidence review and recommendations, and Policy design and implementation.
• Responsible for all aspects of classified system risk management.
• Review and assist in making determinations on non-standard hardware / software / IT Solutions for an SAP environment.
• Conduct Enterprise system security design and authorization reviews.
• Ensure compliance with federal policies to include : NIST 800-53, ICD-503, JSIG, CNSS 1253, DoD 8510.01 and recommends course of action to the Senior Authorizing Official (SAO)
• Works to support the Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) and Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) on a three-year cycle.
• Responsible for assessing contractor systems for accreditation.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Active TS / SCI and willingness to sit for a poly upon request.
• Bachelor's degree Intelligence Studies or 15 years IT field experience in lieu of degree;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in conducting security assessments by reviewing security controls with the ISSO / ISSM and guide programs through RMF process.
• Proven expertise with assessing security controls in accordance with NIST Special Publications (i.e. : NIST 800 Series)
• Proven in-depth knowledge of Cybersecurity principles technologies, and processes.
• Experience with NIST 800-53, Security Development
• Familiarity with performing assessments for Unclassified and Classified environments
• Ability to adapt to process changes and interface with senior leadership
• Ability to support high visibility or high priority projects

Preferred certification : CISSP Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions : recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs.

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Cyber Security Engineer • Arlington, VA, United States