Cyber Security Engineer, Senior level

Springfield, VA 22152, USA

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About SITEC

SITEC is an employee and customer focused Information Technology and Professional Services Firm specializing in design, development, and delivery of state-of-the-art technology solutions, as well as cybersecurity, software and systems engineering services. SITEC provides support services as required for continuous operation of the Software Support Activity Software Production Facilities including complete lifecycle services for our customers platforms.

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Embrace this opportunity to showcase your expertise and contribute to our innovative projects. You will be given the opportunity to utilize great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Are you ready to take the next step in your career with us? Apply now!



WHAT DOES A CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER DO?

The qualified Cyber Security Engineer will be knowledgeable of Common Criteria Language, and FIPS 140 standards. Works on various network types of equipment and related devices from a security protection emphasis to include installing; troubleshooting; modifying; testing. Must be able to independently build test network or system prototypes, performing equipment set-up, testing, and participating in test report writing. Has the ability to develop attack programs to verify security assurance and weakness capability. The engineer gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's missions, goals, and requirements, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the IA arena and performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized technology problems. The engineer integrates electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to IA requirements. They will conduct security assessments and security consulting services, analyze information security requirements and perform certification for C&A processes for the accreditations of systems. They will perform vulnerability analysis and assessment using either government or commercial off-the-shelf technologies.



REQUIREMENTS

Active TS//SCI clearance at the time of application is required.

  • High School Diploma and ten (10) years' experience; or Associates Degree and eight (8) years' experience;
  • Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years' experience; or Master's Degree and four (4) years' experience;
  • Knowledge of Common Criteria Language, and FIPS 140 standards.
  • Works on various network types of equipment and related devices from a security protection emphasis to include installing; troubleshooting; modifying; testing.
  • Can independently build test network or system prototypes, performing equipment set-up, testing, and
    participating in test report writing. Has the ability to develop attack programs to verify security assurance and weakness capability.
  • Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's missions, goals, and requirements, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the IA arena.
  • Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized technology problems.
  • Integrates electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to IA requirements.
  • Knowledge with conducting security assessments and security consulting services.
  • Familiarity with analyzing information security requirements.
  • Performing certification for C&A processes for the accreditations of systems.
  • Performing vulnerability analysis and assessment using either government or commercial off-the-shelf technologies.

Certifications

IAT Level II Certifications including one of the following: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, CND, SSCP; and

CSSP Analyst1 one of the following Certifications: CEH, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA+ Security, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER

One certification from each category must be achieved in first six months of employment.


Join our team today!

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!

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Tags: C CEH Clearance Cloud CND GCIA GCIH GICSP GSEC Security+ Security assessment SITEC SSCP

Perks/benefits: Career development Competitive pay Flexible spending account Flex vacation Health care

Region: North America
Country: United States

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