Senior Cyber Security Systems Engineer — A&A, TS/SCI

The Swift Group, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Education opportunities

Time off benefits

Job summary

The Swift Group, LLC in Reston, VA is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE) with 10+ years of experience to ensure security and accreditation of information systems. You will lead A&A efforts, coordinate with the ISSM, and drive risk assessments to maintain a robust security posture.

Responsibilities include managing multiple A&A packages, supporting evidence collection, and responding to security control requirements with tools such as Rapid7, Splunk, and AWS services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years in cybersecurity, system engineering, or information assurance.
• Experience with certification and accreditation processes.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Experience across security controls and AoA/A&A activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to 10 A&A packages independently with timely updates.
• Develop new A&A packages from inception to final ATO.
• Provide evidence and respond to security control requirements.
• Maintain POAMs after ATO issuance and track actions.
• Collaborate with ISSM on changes, approvals, and compliance needs.
• Perform vulnerability and compliance scans with Rapid7.
• Audit using Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, and CloudTrail.
• Navigate AWS CAP to gather evidence and ensure compliance.
• Work with developers to patch systems and keep software current.

Skills

Risk assessment

Compliance

Vulnerability scanning

AWS security

Certification & accreditation

Security policy

Documentation

ISSE coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Rapid7

Splunk

AWS CloudWatch

AWS CloudTrail

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

The Swift Group, LLC in Reston, VA is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE) with 10+ years of experience to ensure security and accreditation of information systems. You will lead A&A efforts, coordinate with the ISSM, and drive risk assessments to maintain a robust security posture.

Responsibilities include managing multiple A&A packages, supporting evidence collection, and responding to security control requirements with tools such as Rapid7, Splunk, and AWS services.