Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer

Program Description :

The program provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) core and non-core support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a National customer.

The contract's Core Capabilities are as follows : IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.

Position Description :

The Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily Tasks include, but are not limited to :

• Provide analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer
• Identify projects’ security requirements
• Provide security recommendations for systems using Cloud services
• Participate in network design reviews and security testing for the customer’s networks
• Coordinate with system development teams to ensure network security standards are being followed and implemented correctly
• Identify additional security requirements, based on RMF or as the result of security issues that put the customer’s systems at risk
• Review and analyze new systems (hardware and software) and provide recommendations concerning their security
• Review Security Requirements Traceability Matrixes (SRTMs), System Security Plans (SSPs), and other IA documentation for completeness

Requirements

Required Qualifications :

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS / SCI with CI Poly
• Able to support customer’s core hours (0900-1500; Mon Fri)
• An Advanced Cyber Certification (DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level III)
• Cloud Certification
• Demonstrated experience providing security engineering to cloud capabilities and solutions in AWS, Azure, or other mainstream CSP
• Excellent communications skills Verbal and Non-Verbal
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in networking protocols and concepts
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in software-defined networking principles and technologies
• Demonstrated experience providing security engineering support to capability migration from on-prem to cloud
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the NIST RMF
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in cybersecurity principles
• Demonstrated experience with Unix / Linux and Windows operating systems

Desired Qualifications :

• Demonstrated cloud architecting experience (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect)
• Systems Engineering (configuration management, requirements management / writing, architecture, interfaces)
• Knowledgeable of customer’s infrastructure
• Familiarity with customer’s IA processes
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
• Experience briefing senior customer personnel
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools (i.e. retina, HBSS, EVSS, ACAS)
• Familiarity with Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions (ECDS)
• Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• TS / SCI w / CI Poly Required
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Federal Employment Suitability
• E-Verify Eligibility Required*

ASG is an equal-opportunity employer (EEO)

ASG participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Referral program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
22 days ago