Senior Information Assurance Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Job summary

Telos Corporation in Washington, DC onsite is seeking a specialist to build secure API integrations with Xacta software and strengthen RMF workflows to support customers’ security posture.

You will partner with stakeholders to deploy Xacta 360 and Xacta.io, provide daily user support, and help improve security processes while delivering high-quality results. A TS/SCI clearance and a CS degree or equivalent experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or 6 years total
• 5+ years of IT Security, CS, or Information Security experience
• Experience using Python to build API integrations
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into automated API integrations using Xacta 360 and Xacta.io
• Develop familiarity with Xacta Software Suite and deployment methodologies
• Improve RMF workflows and support customer security processes
• Provide daily user support in person, by email and phone
• Complete tasks with independent judgment within project scope
• Collaborate with Telos staff, government agencies, and partners

Skills

Python

API integrations

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Top-Secret clearance

US citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

6 years total experience

Tools

Xacta 360

Xacta.io

Xacta Software Suite

Job description

Build secure integrations and improve customer security workflows with Telos Corporation in Washington, DC onsite. This role supports Xacta software integration and strengthens Risk Management Framework (RMF) workflow improvements, while you help users succeed through ongoing, day-to-day support. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k. Salary range: USD 160,000 - 190,000 per year.

To access sensitive information for this work, you must have active Top-Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI Polygraph and be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders and system engineers to understand requirements and convert them into automated API integrations using Xacta 360 and Xacta.io.
• Develop familiarity with the Xacta Software Suite, deployment methodologies, and how it connects with customer security processes.
• Continuously improve operational performance and help streamline customers’ Risk Management Framework workflow processes.
• Provide user support through daily interactions in person, plus email and phone conversations with a large user base.
• Complete assigned tasks using independent judgment and action within the scope of specific assignments.
• Work collaboratively with Telos employees, government agencies, and other industry partners.

Requirements

• Active Top-Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years total).
• 5+ years of relevant IT Security, Computer Science, or Information Security experience.
• Experience using Python to build API integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to work tasks autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• A professional approach focused on attention to detail, customer service, and strong organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with emphasis on high quality deliverables.
• Strong understanding of application security requirements and best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis for complex technical issues.

Desired Additional Skills

• Experience with other scripting languages such as PHP, JSON, or Apache Velocity (highly desired).
• Risk Management Framework and NIST security requirements (highly desired).
• Experience with the Xacta software suite or other GRC automation tools.

Technologies

Xacta 360, Xacta.io, Xacta Software Suite, Python, API integrations.