Security Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the PM in prepare daily, weekly, and assessment reports and deliverables in support of cybersecurity and SCA efforts.
• Documentation and Compliance: Creates functional and technical documentation. Ensures project disciplines are followed, with strict adherence to RMF and FISMA guidelines.
• Document and report security-related incidents to appropriate authorities
• Assist Information System Owners and Gov’t Stakeholders with Assess and Authorize (A&A) processes
• Evaluate an array of IT devices (e.g. Windows, RHEL, Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) for DoD compliance using SCAP Compliance checker, ACAS, Evaluate STIG, and via manual STIG check reviews
• Must be proficient in navigating through the eMASS application
• Provide DoD Cybersecurity analysis and risk based security recommendations for the various systems
• Assess various systems IAW DoDI 8500, DoDI 8510 and NISP SP 800-53
• Identify the mitigation controls for identified risks and propose additional strategies for identified vulnerabilities
• Act as the Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert
• Consult in other projects when needed
• Continue education and learning new and evolving technology
• Perform special projects and other duties assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret Clearance
• At least five (5) years of direct experience in information security and two (2)years of Security Engineering experience
• DoD 8140 DCFW 722 Advanced: CISM or CISSO or FITSP-M or GCIA or GCSA or GCIH or GSLC or GICSP or CISSP-ISSMP or CISSP
• Meet DoD 8570 IASAE-II certification: CISSP, CASP, or CSSLP
• Computing Environment Certification (e.g. CEH, Linux, CCNA, VMWare, etc.)

Overview

TekSynap, a “Fast 50” technology company in the Washington DC area that offers technology solutions to federal, state and local government agencies. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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We are seeking a Security Engineer to support the PM with Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities such as performing network and systems security, conducting product evaluations, securing information systems, and conducting SCA activities.

Additional Job Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship - US

Clearance requirement - Secret

OTHER DUTIES

N/A

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.