Job Title : Systems Engineer - Cyber Security Specialist
Location : Tysons Corner, VA
Job Type : Fulltime
Job Description :
We are seeking a talented Systems Engineer with expertise in Cyber Security to join our team. As a Systems Engineer - Cyber Security Specialist, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining information systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead projects, collaborate with colleagues, and make significant contributions to our clients' security posture.
Responsibilities :
- Provide technical expertise to design, build, configure, and maintain information systems
- Support systems engineering activities in Windows, Linux, and VMWare environments
- Make recommendations based on customer requirements and industry best practices
- Collaborate with colleagues in a dynamic DEVOPS environment
- Assume lead on assigned projects
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Provide purchase justifications and project benefit analysis
- Forecast costs for project-related equipment and software
Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
- 5+ years of practical, service-oriented experience in the IT field
- Active USG TS SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph
- Working knowledge and experience with relevant security controls and frameworks (ICD 503, NIST 800-53r4 / 5, NIST 800-171R2, NIST Risk Management Framework, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCSA DAAPM 2.2)
- Experience in performing security tasks including vulnerability scanning, compliance audits, and IT security program management support activities
- Extensive experience with USG Assessment and Authorization process
- Ability to build environments utilizing Windows, Linux, and VMWare products
- Ability to resolve difficult technical issues across multiple operating systems
- Strong foundation using cyber security tools and enterprise-wide services
- Familiarity with network storage and security controls evaluation
- Experience automating routine administrative tasks
- Capable of writing proposals, procedures, and technical documentation
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Team player who can work independently and adapt to changing environments
21 days ago