Staff Information Assurance/Security Engineer
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $77,600 - $129,600 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityLinux
About the role
- Conduct reviews, audits, and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses and ensure that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional.
- Maintain day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring of the cybersecurity tools to protect classified information systems.
- Conduct security reviews in accordance with NIST guidelines, conduct security assessments, and conduct control testing to ensure that all relevant controls are thoroughly assessed.
- Ensure security policies, procedures, and recommendations comply with FISMA, NIST, and Organizational guidelines as well as technical best practices.
- Maintain security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation of assigned systems in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), performing audits and incident response activities, interfacing with clients and/or Government personnel, and maintaining a thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree and 6-8 years of related work experience
- Cybersecurity certification at the DoDI 8140.02 intermediate level (Security+ for example)
- Demonstrated experience with the DoD RMF process, specifically as it pertains to securing and accrediting boundaries within a DoD enclave
- Demonstrated experience with using security tools such as SCC/SCAP and ACAS in order to identify and address mitigation of security findings
- Advanced knowledge of DoD STIGS applicable to MS technology, MS Best Practices, and RedHat Linux technology.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Active Directory, MS servers, and RedHat Linux servers
- Advanced knowledge of Trellix Endpoint Security Solutions, MS Enterprise Windows Defender, SCC/SCAP scanning, and ACAS scanning
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in MS and RedHat Linux systems administration and working on complex systems and software programs
- Experience working within a disciplined, process-based Configuration Management Framework
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Flexible managing work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
security assessmentscontrol testingsystem auditscybersecurity toolssystems administrationDoD RMF processNIST 800-53 controlsMS Active DirectoryRedHat LinuxSCC/SCAP
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsleadership skills
Certifications
Security+DoDI 8140.02 certification