Security Engineer-Redmond, WA

Security Engineer - prefer someone who has experience working on Department of Defense engagements

Location - Redmond, WA (onsite)

Duration - 12 months

US Citizens, Green Cards & GC-EAD Preferred. No Third-party C2C is Available for this job.

Responsibilities :

• STIG Implementation : Apply DOD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to various Windows and Linux-based operating systems according to the specific requirements of each client's environment.
• Security Assessment : Conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify system vulnerabilities, risks, and potential non-compliance issues with DOD standards.
• Remediation : Work closely with engineers and product security to remediate identified security issues and ensure the successful implementation of STIGs.
• Documentation : Maintain detailed documentation of the STIG implementation process, including pre and post-assessment reports, security measures applied, and any necessary configuration changes.
• Reporting : Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders, management, and clients, outlining progress, challenges, and outcomes of STIG application efforts.
• Compliance Assurance : Verify and validate the effectiveness of STIG implementations and ensure that systems comply with DOD security guidelines.
• Research and Stay Updated : Keep abreast of the latest DOD STIG updates, industry best practices, and emerging security trends to continuously improve the implementation process.
• Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to achieve successful STIG application and documentation.

Qualifications and Skills :