Cybersecurity Engineer/Information System Security Officer

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ASRC Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer/Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for a government contract in Ashburn, VA.

Work location: Onsite (Ashburn, VA and Springfield, VA)

Clearance: Public Trust; ability to successfully complete a government background investigation

Summary: The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the IT infrastructure and systems within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This role includes implementing and managing security measures to protect sensitive data and systems from cyber threats. The Cybersecurity Engineer will conduct vulnerability assessments, manage security incidents, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various departments to enhance security posture and will be involved in security architecture development and incident response planning.

Responsibility

• Play an essential role in safeguarding the agency's information systems.
• Coordinating security initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and developing security guidelines and procedures in alignment with CBP and DHS standards.
• Responsible for training staff members on security best practices and will serve as the primary point of contact for security audits and assessments.
• Support the Unattended Ground sensors (UGS) program by ensuring the cybersecurity posture is robust and compliant with the required regulations.
• Collaborate with project management teams to implement security monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response capabilities aligned with DHS standards.
• Oversee network monitoring and security scanning, maintaining security patching protocols, and provide configuration management support for the HGS system infrastructure connected to the CBP firewall.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a focus on risk management and systems security.
• Proven experience with security frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions during cybersecurity incidents.
• Ability to successfully complete a government issued background investigation.
  
  

Certifications (desired)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent.
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred.
• CompTIA Security or other relevant security certifications are advantageous.
• Continuous Monitoring and incident response certifications are highly desirable.
• This position will also require passing a background investigation as per CBP policies.
  
  

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.