Security Engineer Architect - TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions seeks a Security Engineer Architect Lead to drive security in cloud and on-premise environments, coordinating RMF and ATO across multiple Task Orders for the DOMEX platform. You will guide teams, enforce best practices, and interact with key DoD/IC stakeholders while maintaining strong security postures.

Ideal candidates hold TS/SCI with poly, CISSP or equivalent, and extensive RMF/IA experience, with a track record in Agile/SAFe and DevSecOps contexts.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 15+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 12+ years.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain/maintain Polygraph.
• DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certs: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, CASP+ CE.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-27/30/37/53/60.
• Experience supporting RMF/ATO for DoD/IC systems.
• Experience with incident response, POA&Ms, risk and vulnerability management.
• Experience establishing SSE management integrating controls into systems.
• Experience managing Cyber Security Engineers and ISSOs.
• Experience using Tenable Security Center and related components.
• Experience with Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, VPCs, PKI.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the DTP Security Team across multiple Task Orders.
• Offer technical guidance and security solutions to team members.
• Interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security POCs.
• Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Lead OS hardening and patching per DISA STIGs and NIST standards.
• Analyze security incidents and recommend resolutions.
• Serve as Product Owner for the Security Engineering Team.
• Prioritize projects, deliverables and deadlines.
• Foster collaboration to deliver high-quality service and product.

Skills

CISSP

TS/SCI clearance

Team leadership

RMF/ATO experience

Cloud and on-prem security

Education

BS degree

Masters degree

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Jira

Confluence

Kubernetes

GitLab/Jenkins

Elasticsearch

Active Directory

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI Security Engineer Architect working across several Task Orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract supporting National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center systems. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management Framework to system ATOs across multiple domains. You will lean on your experience with security technologies and industry best practices while employing effective security solutions. You are a demonstrated leader, skilled at achieving cross functional collaboration in a dynamic and fast paced environment. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI

Responsibilities:

• Provide management oversight and coordination of DTP Security Team across multiple Task Orders with a focus on streamlining ATO management processes with engineering solutions and best practice efficiencies
• Provide technical guidance to team members while employing security solutions
• Directly interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security POCs
• Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures
• Provide operating system hardening and system patching guidance based on DISA STIGs and NIST publications
• Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution
• Strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile or SAFe environment
• Serve as Product Owner for the Security Engineering Team
• Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customer.
• BS degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 12+ years of prior relevant experience
• An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Polygraph
• Have at least one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE. NOTE: the CISSP Associate is not acceptable
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications e.g. NIST SP 800-27, 30, 37, 53, 60
• Experience with CNSS publication CNSSI 1253
• Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the entire Risk Management Framework Plus (RMF) process to ATO
• Experience with incident response plans, plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms), risk management plans, and vulnerability management plans
• Experience establishing and maintaining a System Security Engineering (SSE) management process to integrate security and privacy controls into complex hardware and software systems
• Experience managing a team of Cyber Security Engineers (CSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs)
• Experience using Tenable Security Center and all components
• Experience with technologies such as Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, VPCs, and public key infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification
• Experience with SAFe methodology
• Successfully achieved ATO under RMF+ across multiple domains
• Experience working in Agile and DevOpsSec environments
• Experience with big data applications
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with OIDC or Oauth2
• Experience with any of the following technologies:
• Kubernetes, Rancher, or Cloudera containerization technologies
• CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Gitlab
• Elasticsearch
• Active Directory
• SQL and NoSQL databases
• Scripting languages like bash, python, or PowerShell

About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.