Overview: This organization is currently seeking a skilled Senior Cyber Security Engineer for a government customer in Chantilly, VA; to execute the implementation of security standards for a diverse set of systems. This position requires an advanced understanding of engineering principles and Security Technical Implementation Guidelines, as well as knowledge of Windows, Linux, Virtualization, and storage requirements from a system administrators perspective. A working understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum is desired; however, this is not a requirement.
Clearance: Candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens with a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge and understanding of Information Assurance (IA) concepts, practices, and procedures using established DoD security policies and standards to mitigate RMF security risks.
• Ability to implement/engineer security safeguards (e.g., STIGs) on enterprise and embedded systems.
• Design, install, and configure servers, storage, and network devices.
• Support the deployment and installation of custom applications at remote sites as required.
• Ability to dissect PCAP and perform packet analysis (e.g Wireshark, Windump, Tcpdump, TRACE, etc.)
• Ensure critical system backups are conducted and all contingency plans are tested and updated as required.
• Review and comment on technical documentation to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations. This requires frequent interfacing with both commercial and government customers of all levels and an expectation of professionalism, clear communication, and tact.
• Implement security monitoring solutions as required to meet IA requirements for RMF.
• Guide projects and programs through successful assessment and authorization of systems components for Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Perform technical vulnerability scans and focus on threats, vulnerabilities associated to the security of programs, systems, and devices.
• Provides special consideration for intrusion detection, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, and ensuring that remote access points are secure.
• Create security test cases and perform general security testing and assessment.

Technical Areas of Expertise:

• Advanced experience w/ the Linux and Windows operating systems
• Ability to conduct packet (PCAP) analysis and conducting system vulnerability scans.
• Experience in System Engineering and/or Red Team review of hardware / software solutions.
• Experience with RMF process and requirements
• Experience working with DISA STIG
• Electromagnetic, Electronic Warfare, and/or SIGINT experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering or Information Technology or related technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience.
• Desired / Relevant Certifications: DoD 8570 Baseline Certification, Security , CEH, CISSP, GCFE, EnCE, CFCE, OSCE or GREM.

This organization is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI