Senior Information Assurance Engineer

Telos Corporation; United States Virgin Islands; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Job summary

Telos Corporation seeks a security-focused IT professional to oversee Xacta operations, manage cyber risk tooling, and support AWS-based deployments. The role demands DoD 8140 qualification, strong communication, and the ability to interact with diverse teams including government partners.

Based in San Antonio, TX, the position emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, incident response, and regulatory compliance across CNSS, NIST, and FEDRAMP frameworks.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field with 5–7 years IT experience.
• Experience in security operations/incident response and vulnerability management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
• DoD 8140 qualified.
• Familiarity with CNSS, NIST, FEDRAMP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Xacta Software Suite including user requests and template configuration.
• Identify ACAS/Nessus scan requirements for optimal ingest.
• Troubleshoot and report scan deficiencies.
• Test Xacta applications within AWS environment.
• Develop business process workflows using Visio.
• Collaborate with Telos personnel and government partners to ensure quality service.
• Provide project status updates and reports.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Security operations

Incident response

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

ACAS/Nessus

AWS

Linux Administration

Open API

Python/JSON/Shell Script

Job description

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security.

Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!

This position will be based at San Antonio, TX

Responsibilities

• Management of Xacta Software Suite including administration of all user requests and configuration of Xacta Templates
• Identify ACAS/Nessus scan requirements for optimal ingest
• Troubleshoot and communicate scan deficiencies
• Regulation expertise (CNSS, NIST, FEDRAMP, etc.)
• Testing Xacta applications within an AWS environment
• Provide updates and reports regarding project status
• Develop business process workflows using Microsoft Visio
• Work on tasks autonomously and with staff located in geographically disparate areas including other Telos Corporation and Telos Identity Management employees, government agencies and other industry partners
• Improve operational performance, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Complete assignments with independent thought and action within the scope of specific assignments
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels
• A professional attitude regarding customer service with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail with an emphasis on high quality of deliverables

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline with 5-7 years of professional training or work experience in an IT field
• Experience in security operations/incident response concepts and implementation and vulnerability management
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels are required
• A professional attitude regarding attention to detail and customer service and excellent organizational skills are required
• DoD 8140 qualified
• Application, installation, configuration, and management skills
• Familiarity with Regulations (CNSS, NIST, FEDRAMP, etc.)
• Foundational knowledge of Risk Management Framework
• Strong knowledge of ACAS/Nessus scans and troubleshooting
• Experience in Linux Administration on Cloud (AWS) for RHEL preferred
• Expertise in Open API preferred
• Scripting and Automation using Python, JSON, Shell Script preferred
• AWS Administration and experience Administering/Managing AWS Cloud Environment preferred

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

Telos Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Telos Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 1-800-283-1911. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state’s relay service: https://www.fcc.gov/accessibility.

Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.