Talent.com
Lead System Security Engineer

Lead System Security Engineer

GuidehouseBethesda, Maryland, USA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Family : Cyber Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 25%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

Key Areas & Requirements

1. Process Improvement

  • Develop a framework to streamline the SA&A process.
  • Strategies should include reducing meetings automating tasks leveraging existing information and conceptualizing dashboards for further automation.

2. SA&A Schedule

  • Create a timetable for all SA&A activities specifying deadlines for annual assessments contingency plan tests incident response tests and other compliance tasks.
  • 3. Privacy

  • Ensure all CIT systems comply with policies.
  • Focus on minimizing risks to PII / PHI / Sensitive data maintaining robust Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and staying current with privacy laws and regulations.
  • Advise senior management on privacy and data protection best practices.
  • 4. Process Maturity

  • Document and maintain the SA&A lifecycle workflow integrating security into the system development lifecycle per NIST SP 800-37.
  • Guide system owners on completing SA&A artifacts including SOPs and plans to comply with NIST SP 800-53.
  • 5. Roles & Responsibilities

  • Identify key roles (AO CISO System Owner etc.) and develop a matrix of cybersecurity responsibilities for each FISMA system.
  • 6. Review

  • Conduct security control assessments through an independent (firewalled) team.
  • Perform interviews test controls develop Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and create Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs).
  • 7. Quality : ATO Review

  • Assess Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for accuracy and completeness.
  • Implement rigorous quality standards and provide technical support for ATO package completion.
  • Manage schedules and dependencies to ensure all controls are complete accurate and valid.
  • 8. Documentation

  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for SA&A ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and periodic reviews for updates.
  • Create and maintain enterprise templates for ATO documentation.
  • What You Will Need :

  • Required 1-2 Days onsite at Client (Bethesda MD)
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
  • Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience in Risk Management Framework / Security Assessment and Authorization.
  • RMF Experience in developing complete ATO packages for systems; including SSP FIPS 199 E-Authentication PTA / PIA Incident Response Plan Contingency Plan and Configuration Management Plan.
  • Experience in developing and conducting IR table-top tests and CP functional tests.
  • 3 years of experience as IT system administrator or engineer. Experience can include :
  • System maintenance in configuration and patching for On-premise servers and databases.

  • Deployed and managed cloud hosted environments configured and refined network connections and security monitoring integrations.
  • Integrated third-party SaaS products with cloud environment or collaboration Tenants like Microsoft 365.
  • Maintained network components from firewalls IDS / IPS to VPN solution.
  • Developed and deployed web application software.
  • Experience with conducting vulnerability scans and remediation findings.
  • Experience with NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-37.
  • Experience with cloud systems and SaaS products and understanding of the FedRAMP requirements.
  • Experience with security monitoring tools (e.g. Splunk Tenable BigFix Microsoft Purview Symantec DLP Sentinel CloudWatch Security Center).
  • Experience reporting to executives system risk analysis and findings. Capable of translating technical findings to meaningful and impactful risks.
  • At least one of the following Certifications :
  • CISA

  • CISSP
  • CompTIA Security CE Certified Professional
  • CompTIA Network CE Certified Professional
  • Certified Cloud Certificates (AWS Azure and / or Google)
  • Experience with assessing 5 of the 8 types of platforms / systems :
  • ICAM Solution (Active Directory SailPoint and CyberArk experience is preferred).

  • Network firewalls IDS / IPS switches Routers VPN
  • Cloud Hosting (experience with at least 2 of 3 AWS Azure Google)
  • On-premise Hosting (Windows and Linux platforms)
  • Microsoft 365 Tenant
  • Third Party SaaS Platforms
  • High Performance Computing Systems
  • AI Applications and Systems
  • What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Experience with the DOJs CSAM GRC platform.
  • Experience as software developer capable of building dashboards within suites like Microsoft Power BI and Power App. Capable of configuring APIs with security tools into dashboards (such as Tenable Splunk and GRC Platforms including CSAM).
  • The annual salary range for this position is $130000.00-$216000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training security clearances licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.

    What We Offer :

    Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

    Benefits include :

    Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

    Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

    Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

    Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

    401(k) Retirement Plan

    Basic Life & Supplemental Life

    Health Savings Account Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

    Student Loan PayDown

    Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

    Skills Development & Certifications

    Employee Referral Program

    Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

    Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

    Mobility Stipend

    About Guidehouse

    Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

    Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

    If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities or to apply for a position and you require an accommodation please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

    All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @ or . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

    If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse please report the matter to Guidehouses Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received please contact . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicants dealings with unauthorized third parties.

    Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

    Key Skills

    J2se,Information Technology,Information Security,Export Import Documentation,Asp.Net MVC

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 130000 - 216000

    Create a job alert for this search

    Lead Security Engineer • Bethesda, Maryland, USA

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Insider Threat Program Senior System Engineer

    Insider Threat Program Senior System Engineer

    LeidosLorton, VA, US
    Full-time
    The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Senior System Engineer supporting the HEITS Contract as part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Insider Threat Pr...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Cyber Security Detections Engineer, Senior (TS / SCI CI Poly) - Northern VA

    Cyber Security Detections Engineer, Senior (TS / SCI CI Poly) - Northern VA

    GuidePoint Security, LLCSpringfield, VA, United States
    Full-time
    GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer II (DevSecOps)

    Senior Security Engineer II (DevSecOps)

    Aledade, Inc.Bethesda, MD, United States
    Full-time
    As a Senior Security Engineer II at Aledade, we play a central role in helping secure our enterprise, cloud native environments, and applications. We’re looking for security engineers that understan...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

    Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

    Leidos IncReston, VA, United States
    Full-time
    As a Senior Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) you will join a small team of security engineers providing Information Assurance (IA) Architecture Analysis and Security Engineering Support...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
    • Promoted
    Principal Endpoint Security Systems Engineer

    Principal Endpoint Security Systems Engineer

    Leidos IncBethesda, MD, United States
    Full-time
    Principal Endpoint Security Systems Engineer.National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    FIPS 140 Security Engineer

    FIPS 140 Security Engineer

    ALTA IT ServicesColumbia, MD, US
    Permanent
    Job Title : FIPS 140 Security Engineer Location : Columbia, Maryland Type : Contract To Hire Compensation : $62.Contractor Work Model : Remote Security Clearance : No active clearance is required.Citizen...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Cyber Security Detections Engineer, Senior (TS / SCI CI Poly) - Northern VA

    Cyber Security Detections Engineer, Senior (TS / SCI CI Poly) - Northern VA

    GuidePoint SecuritySpringfield, VA, United States
    Full-time
    GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Cyber Security Detections Engineer, Senior (TS / SCI CI Poly) - Northern VA

    Cyber Security Detections Engineer, Senior (TS / SCI CI Poly) - Northern VA

    GuidePoint Security LLCSpringfield, VA, United States
    Full-time
    Cyber Security Detections Engineer, Senior (TS / SCI CI Poly) - Northern VA.GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better de...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Cyber - Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) Mid Level

    Cyber - Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) Mid Level

    Progression IncWashington, DC, US
    Full-time
    Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) Mid Level Joint base Anacostia-Bolling, DC Pay From : $140,000 MUST : Experienced Information System Security Engineer 5+ Years of Experience 3+ Years of E...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Security Engineer

    Senior Security Engineer

    Legal & General AmericaFrederick, MD, United States
    Full-time
    At Legal & General America, we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, partners, colleagues, and the communities in which they live. As a recognized market leader of term li...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

    Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

    Leidos IncAlexandria, VA, United States
    Full-time
    Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve.At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions - we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology.Our diverse teams o...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer

    Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer

    KellyMitchell GroupBethesda, MD, United States
    Full-time
    Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer — Bethesda, Maryland.This range is provided by KellyMitchell Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with y...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Security Engineer

    Security Engineer

    AnaVation, LLCWashington, DC, United States
    Full-time
    Be Challenged and Make a Difference.In a world of technology, people make the difference.We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched va...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    System Security Engineer - Cleared

    System Security Engineer - Cleared

    RightDirection Technology SolutionsWashington, DC, United States
    Full-time
    Cleared System Security Engineer.Dept of Treasury in Washington, D.This position shall support one of Treasury's mission-critical Information Technology systems. The primary function of the Security...Show moreLast updated: 2 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Network Security Engineer

    Network Security Engineer

    Office of The Chief Financial OfficerNorthern Virginia, VA, United States
    Full-time
    Government of the District of Columbia.Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO).Network Security Engineer (INFOSEC).This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO),...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    System Security Engineer

    System Security Engineer

    GuidehouseBethesda, Maryland, USA
    Full-time
    Ability to Obtain Public Trust.Develop a framework to streamline the SA&A process.Strategies should include reducing meetings automating tasks leveraging existing information and conceptualizin...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Information System Security Engineer

    Information System Security Engineer

    Fusion TechnologyWashington, DC, United States
    Full-time
    Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Security Infrastructure Engineer

    Security Infrastructure Engineer

    Leidos IncAlexandria, VA, United States
    Full-time
    As a Security Engineer on our team, you will operate and maintain network security infrastructure utilized by a team of cybersecurity analysts in support of 24x7x365 mission-critical operations.Thi...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago