Systems Security Engineer

Bowhead; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Systems Security Engineer (RDTE) to support a government program's Information Assurance efforts. You will become familiar with program systems, documentation, and architecture drawings to ensure robust security.

Responsibilities include creating IA documentation, Plan of Actions and Milestones, SOPs, coordinating vulnerability assessments, and working closely with the IASE, system administrators, engineers, and developers.

Qualifications

• DoD security and IA requirements per DoDI 8500.2 and DISA STIGs.
• Proficiency with UNIX and Windows system administration.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification preferred.
• Experience in security assessment and vulnerability management.
• Ability to communicate with all levels and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop IA documentation: PIT designation requests and risk assessments.
• Create POA&Ms and SOPs for security processes.
• Coordinate host/network vulnerability assessments and mitigations.
• Collaborate with IASE, system admins, engineers, and developers.

Skills

UNIX system administration

Windows system administration

DoDI 8500.2 knowledge

PPS knowledge

PKI knowledge

IAVM policies and standards

Nessus

Security assessment tools

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nessus

Job description

Overview

SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER (RDTE)

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Systems Security Engineer who will be responsible for supporting a specific government program Information Assurance Security Engineer (IASE). This includes becoming familiar with the program systems/technology, program documentation, and system architecture drawings.

Responsibilities

Essential functions for the Systems Security Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Developing a variety of IA related documentation, to include but not be limited to, Platform Information Technology (PIT) designation requests, PIT Risk Assessment requests, DoD IA Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) plans
• Create Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Coordinating host and network vulnerability assessments with system administrators and developing strategies to mitigate discrepancies
• Must be able to closely support and interact with the IASE, system administrators, system engineers, and system developers

Qualifications

• Three to five (3-5) years of relevant experience required
• High School Diploma required. Bachelors degree highly desired.
• Knowledgeable with DoD security and IA requirements as outlined in DoDI 8500.2 and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG).
• Must have knowledge of basic to advanced UNIX and Windows system administration. Current knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies and standards.
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certification
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Experience with security assessment tools such as Nessus
• Experience with security control implementation and testing
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Targeted salary range is $130,000 to $160,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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