CYBER SECURITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER – ARLINGTON, VA

GovStaff is seeking a multitalented Cyber Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Information Assurance systems solutions within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) life cycle. Prior Assessment & Authorization (A&A) experience is required. The position is onsite in Arlington, VA. No hybrid or remote work options and a minimum Top Secret Clearance is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ·        Systems development, administration, and maintenance of custom cyber security solutions
•         Planning, scheduling, and executing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities
•         Multi-platform security compliance & vulnerability scanning and remediation
•         Execution of Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) activities for verification of security requirements
•         Applying knowledge of current IA policies to the architecture and design of secure solutions to customer needs and requirements
•         Performing hands-on technical implementation of security solutions comprised of COTS, GOTS and custom-developed software security solutions
•         Developing trade studies, analyses, reports, and briefings as required

REQUIRED:

•         Active DOD Top Secret Security Clearance
•         Six years of demonstrated experience in cyber security
•         BS Degree in a related technical or engineering field
•         Experience with Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, including the development of System Security Plans (SSP), applying STIG Checklists and other supporting documentation (SP800-57, ICD503 preferred)
•         Experience using Tenable Nessus/Security Center/ ACAS
•         Linux and Windows System Administration
•         Operational experience with security guidelines (e.g. NIST, ICD 503) 
•         COTS and/or GOTS patch management/deployment experience
•         Experience with US Government and Commercial cyber security engineering projects
•         Strong understanding of security design and architecture with the ability to develop solutions to complex compliance and security problems
•         Experience with security compliance and vulnerability assessment scanning
•     Self-motivated and capable of performing tasks with minimal oversight in a dynamic environment
•         Work collaboratively in a team environment across traditional engineering disciplines
•         Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills
•         Security Certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01 IAT-II or higher (e.g. Security+ CE, SSCP, etc.; CISSP is preferable)

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

•         Experience as a Systems Security Validator
•         Experience in systems engineering, life-cycle management, & engineering change processes
•         Network component administration
•         VMware administration
•         Operating system hardening
•         Previous experience in Verification, Validation and Accreditation