Information System Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Description Everforth ECS is seeking an Information System Security Engineer to work in our Stafford, VA office. The Everforth ECS Team provides focused Agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. CODIS supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. CODIS software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals' profiles. Responsibilities

• Work in the Security & Infrastructure team for cloud-based development in AWS
• Responsible for the secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products.
• Ensure technical documentation exists for all systems and is kept up to date to include system security plans, business impact analyses, continuity of operations plans, mitigations, authorized software lists, authorized hardware lists, and elevated user access lists and roles.
• Create and update security test plans for detecting and mitigating risks to information systems.
• Engineer and perform tests and test plans to satisfy audits. Evaluate, validate and implement solutions for mitigating information systems findings or risks.
• Apply methods, standards and approaches for ensuring the baseline security safeguards are appropriately implemented and documented.
• Advise on a range of security related activities such as establishing system boundaries, assessing the severity of system weaknesses and deficiencies, security alerts and potential adverse effects of vulnerabilities.
• AWS network and security support
• Occasional need for off-hours support for system upgrades, patches and maintenance activities

Required Skills

• Active Secret clearance
• At least 4 years of experience working with security architecture, vulnerability management, incident response, and network security tools.
• Current Security+ certification (or greater) or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• System Administration experience
• Strong attention to detail and solid troubleshooting ability
• AWS console administration experience
• Experience with security settings implementation

Desired Skills

• Experience with maintaining POA&M, checklists and other security tools
• Experience with securing cloud workloads
• Previous experience working in a software development shop
• Knowledge of security monitoring/scanning tools and their usage
• Basic scripting knowledge of PowerShell for automation
• Linux experience is a bonus #EverforthECS1 ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow. We value:
• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!