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CYBER SECURITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER - ARLINGTON, VA
GovStaff is seeking a multitalented Cyber Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Information Assurance systems solutions within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) life cycle. Prior Assessment & Authorization (A&A) experience is required. The position is onsite in Arlington, VA. No hybrid or remote work options and a minimum Top Secret Clearance is required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Systems development, administration, and maintenance of custom cyber security solutions
Planning, scheduling, and executing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities
Multi-platform security compliance & vulnerability scanning and remediation
Execution of Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) activities for verification of security requirements
Applying knowledge of current IA policies to the architecture and design of secure solutions to customer needs and requirements
Performing hands-on technical implementation of security solutions comprised of COTS, GOTS and custom-developed software security solutions
Developing trade studies, analyses, reports, and briefings as required
REQUIRED :
Active DOD Top Secret Security Clearance
Six years of demonstrated experience in cyber security
BS Degree in a related technical or engineering field
Experience with Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, including the development of System Security Plans (SSP), applying STIG Checklists and other supporting documentation (SP800-57, ICD503 preferred)
Experience using Tenable Nessus / Security Center / ACAS
Linux and Windows System Administration
Operational experience with security guidelines (e.g. NIST, ICD 503)
COTS and / or GOTS patch management / deployment experience
Experience with US Government and Commercial cyber security engineering projects
Strong understanding of security design and architecture with the ability to develop solutions to complex compliance and security problems
Experience with security compliance and vulnerability assessment scanning
Self-motivated and capable of performing tasks with minimal oversight in a dynamic environment
Work collaboratively in a team environment across traditional engineering disciplines
Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills
Security Certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01 IAT-II or higher (e.g. Security CE, SSCP, etc.; CISSP is preferable)
ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS
Experience as a Systems Security Validator
Experience in systems engineering, life-cycle management, & engineering change processes
Network component administration
VMware administration
Operating system hardening
Previous experience in Verification, Validation and Accreditation
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