Senior Information Assurance/Security Engineer

Senior Information Assurance/Security Engineer

Reston, VA – Onsite – Local Preferred

Fulltime

Responsibilities: 

• Learn, operate, and administer Xacta IA Manager Software Suite.
• Ensure technical security benchmarks are maintained. Analyze Xacta system Nessus scans, conduct remediation/system patching and installation of security patches.
* Provide quality customer support. Interact daily in person, via email and phone conversations with a large user base to provide Xacta software and Risk Management Framework support.
• Develop workflow templates to align with customer business processes and practices.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operational performance and streamline customer Risk Management Framework workflow processes.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 - 7 years’ experience
• Must possess IAT LVL III AND one of the DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certifications such as: CEH, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification prior to start date
- Hiring preference will be given to candidates with an additional AWS Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification
• Experience STIG'ing enterprise systems
* AWS/C2S Linux experience
* Experience conducing system patching (security patch, upgrades)
* Experience analyzing Nessus scans and conducting remediations actions
• Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues.
• User/Administrator experience with one of the following highly desired: Xacta, Archer, eMASS, or other enterprise Cyber Risk Management tool
• Experience with querying Database Management Systems such as MSSQL or PostgreSQL highly desired.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PHP, Python, or Apache Velocity highly desired.
• Ability to develop Java Script Object Notation (JSON) API Solutions highly desired.
• Configuration Management & basic IT Systems Administration experience required.
• Risk Management Framework cloud security requirements highly desired.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work tasks autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability to work with staff located in geographically disparate areas.
• A professional attitude regarding attention to detail and customer service and excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail with an emphasis on high quality of deliverables