Security Engineer

Ansfederal; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity seeks a skilled professional to develop and maintain custom solutions while ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 standards. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of risk management frameworks and possess a TS/SCI clearance. Competitive compensation and a generous benefits package are offered, including medical coverage, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Family Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Maternity/Paternity Leave

401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution

Generous Professional Development Program

100% Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of NIST 800-53 and RMF concepts.
• Ability to prepare and present findings to team and stakeholders.
• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain custom solutions.
• Review and develop artifacts for controls for A&A that can evolve into POA&M items.

Skills

Understanding of NIST 800-53

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Agile team environment

Job description

Who we are:

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering, and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What we do:

Our vision is for a future where talent and customers come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges, and exceeding expectations.

Why ANS:

At ANS, we value the integrity of your work. We are seeking the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Requirements:

1. Deep understanding of NIST 800-53, including Body of Evidence (BOE) for Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorization (A&A), maintaining security requirements such as POA&M tracking and STIG implementations, and ability to prepare and present findings to team and stakeholders.
2. Experience in reviewing and developing artifacts for controls for A&A that can evolve into POA&M items for ATO planning.
3. Understanding of RMF concepts.
4. Ability to work effectively in an agile team environment.
5. TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Benefits:

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package, including:

• Family Medical, Dental (including adult orthodontia), and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• Annual allowance for ANS swag
• Potential for paid overtime
• Flexible work schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status. We do not discriminate based on disability.

As required by law, ANS provides reasonable salary ranges for work performed in applicable states. These ranges are not guaranteed and depend on various factors, including contractual requirements, work location, experience, skills, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position.