perform advanced Information System Security Engineering support for various information systems throughout the system development lifecycle.
system hardening, preparing comprehensive assessment testing procedures, conducting system vulnerability scanning and mitigation, performing system maintenance and configuration, and ensuring thorough documentation.
support the engineering team by providing direct input on the information system design to obtain and/or maintain a successful Authorization to Operate (ATO).
perform in-depth analysis of various security hardening guides (DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, vendor guides, SANS, etc.) to ensure security control coverage is addressed in the scanning methodology.
Analyze and mitigate system security threats, risks, and vulnerabilities throughout the program life cycle.
Contribute to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system operations.
Execute Assessment & Authorization (A&A) in accordance with government requirements.
Ensure that accreditation data is maintained within customer databases (e.g., SNOW).
Research emerging technologies, vulnerability information, system hardening (e.g., STIGs), operating systems, application software, and security tools.
Execute system configuration and maintenance in support of the Security Engineering discipline.
Prepare comprehensive security assessment testing documentation to validate applied security controls in support of A&A testing.
Offer technical guidance focused on information security architecture.
Create security accreditation artifacts, including Security Plans, Certification Test Plans, and Continuous Monitoring Plans.
Track and fulfill liens associated with A&A activities as documented in the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
Conduct vulnerability assessments using standardized tools (Nessus, DISA STIGs) and perform configuration updates as required to comply with security requirements.
Provide guidance on the hardening of operating systems, COTS products, and Open-Source products to support compliance with security requirements.
Provide technical engineering services for the support of integrated security systems and solutions.
Participate as a member of a security engineering team that designs, develops, implements, evaluates, and/or integrates security architectures, systems, or system components.
Support and interact with customers in the enforcement of the design of security throughout the system life cycle.
Apply knowledge of IA policies and procedures disseminated by the customer’s organization.

Requirements

An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Must have a current certification compliant with DoD 8570 IAM or IAT level 2.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or equivalent and seven (7) years of directly related experience.
Knowledge of DCID 6/3, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and security controls assessment criteria/procedures.
Implementing NIST 800-53 controls/ICD 503.
Navigating projects through the RMF process to achieve IATT & ATO within the NRO environment.
Participating in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.
Preparing systems security documentation (e.g., security plans, risk assessment reports, Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), etc.).
Continuous Monitoring, mitigating scan findings, maintaining Ports, Protocols, and Services sheets (PPS).
Vulnerability assessment scanning experience (Security Center/NESSUS).
Working with engineers and system administrators to correct scan findings/system vulnerabilities.
Creation/use of Security Center Dashboards and reports.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Efficient time management and workload management.
Ability to support a flexible schedule and work in a dynamic, real-time environment with rapidly changing priorities.

Benefits

healthcare
wellness
financial
retirement
family support
continuing education
time off benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Information System Security Engineeringsystem hardeningvulnerability scanningrisk analysissecurity assessment testingsecurity control implementationsecurity architectureconfiguration managementsecurity documentation preparationvulnerability assessment

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillstime managementworkload managementflexibilityadaptabilityteam collaborationtechnical guidancecustomer interactionproblem-solving

Certifications

TS/SCI clearanceDoD 8570 IAM or IAT level 2 certification