Overview

Since 2006, Intelligent Waves has delivered mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network engineering, software development, and platform mission support. Always ready. Anytime. Anywhere. Any domain.

Intelligent Waves is growing rapidly and has an outstanding new opportunity for a Security Test Engineer on our team where you'll use your experience to work with testers and engineers to evaluate software developed for the DoD/IC.

Location: This position is based in Reston, VA

Travel: None

Remote Schedule: Will work as part of an overall team to provide needed coverage and support with remote work capability according to mission schedules.

Security Clearance: Must be a United States Citizen and hold a current TS-SCI security clearance. 

Employees are required to follow all company and customer site COVID-19 protocols.

Responsibilities

Develops and analyzes tests for products and systems; collaborates with other engineering departments when necessary. Applies specific functional knowledge; working/general industry knowledge. Develops or contributes to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with some guidance; may review or guide activities of more junior employees. Bachelors degree and 2-4 years of directly related experience or Masters degree and 0-2 years directly related experience. Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree for certain roles. Certifications may be accepted in lieu of a degree for certain technical roles.

The Challenge:

When a user tries new software, they expect it to be intuitive and run smoothly. Functionality, reliability, security, and user experience are key to successful software development – and that means rigorous testing. That’s why we need you, an experienced test engineer who knows how to thoroughly security test software and work with developers and engineers to make sure our team releases of applications, systems and networking assets are secure and compliant.

As a security test engineer on our team, you’ll work with engineers and developers to evaluate software and systems developed for the Department of Defense. You’ll work on building a security test plan with test cases based on Remedy and JIRA change requests. Using automated and manual processes, you’ll generate data and execute the test cases to see how the software performs against vulnerabilities, then document the results and communicate security risks to the development or engineering teams so they can start improving the software or system. You’ll automate continuous security and performance testing and monitor health of the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other testing tools. This is an opportunity to leverage your skills by writing the code to automate security processes. You’ll also further your experience in engineering secure solutions for the testing team and explore new areas like cloud computing.

Work with us as we develop software solutions to secure our defense networks.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience with multiple system environments and preparation of test plans and reports
• Experience with a high-level programming and scripting languages, including Java and Python 
• Experience with DoD STIG’s and network compliance analysis
• Experience with DoD vulnerability management tools ACAS, including Tenable’s Security Center/Tenable.sc, Nessus Network Monitor/Passive Vulnerability Scanner, Nessus Manager and Agent, and Nessus Scanners
• Knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques
• Ability to support administration of the test networks and systems that use VMware and operating systems including Windows and Linux
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8570.01 IAT II compliant Certification

Desired:

• Experience with technical writing on POA&M’s, Risk Acceptance, and IA Controls
• Knowledge of DoD policies and procedures, including DoD Risk Management Framework, ICD-503, and NIST 800-53
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies, balance multiple concurrent activities, and manage time efficiently
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree a plus

Since 2006, Intelligent Waves has remained committed to providing quality engineering, operations, and intelligence solutions to our clients and it all starts with YOU. Intelligent Waves provides a great and generous benefits package to include medical, dental and vision, paid PTO, life & disability packages. We also invest in our employees' futures by contributing with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much, much more. Clearance Statement: Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with security clearances. Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity protected veteran status and individuals with disabilities, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law. A Veteran Friendly Organization #IW