What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior IT Security Engineer position at Information Technology Strategies?
Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiatives in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to work for our company.
Summary:
- Client Agency is Defense Logistics Agency
- Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
- Will support DLA staff in FPCS assessments and provide documentation for favorable cybersecurity assessments and continuous system monitoring.
- Will act as a cybersecurity SME for FPCS undergoing the authorization process, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and RMF guidelines.
- Will design, develop, and implement cybersecurity measures into systems, delivering documentation to support system authorization and ongoing monitoring activities.
- Must understand and apply NIST 800-53 security controls to assess and authorize DLA FPCS.
- Will identify and evaluate the severity of system vulnerabilities and recommend actions to mitigate risks.
- Will select, implement, and document security controls while collaborating with DLA J6 ISSM on complex systems.
- Will monitor communications at key internal boundaries and ensure the effectiveness of system-wide common controls.
- Will design efficient system architectures to support production-ready systems that meet business needs and project timelines.
- Will provide support for the DoD STIG process, including compliance reviews, assessments, and documentation.
Requirements:
- Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
- Must have 5 years of years of experience in Certification and Accreditation (C&A), with specific expertise in RMF, NIST C&A, and DoD cybersecurity.
- Must have previous experience designing and implementing secure architectures for complex systems.
- Must be proficient in the STIG compliance process and continuous monitoring activities.
- Must have a strong understanding of system-wide security control integration and their impact on subsystems.
- Must be willing and able to work on-site at one of the following DLA locations: Fort Belvoir, VA, Richmond, VA, New Cumberland, PA, Columbus, OH, Tracy CA.
- Must be willing and able to travel approximately 10% of the time on an as needed basis.
Work With Us
IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.
IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as a SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.
Benefits We Offer:
- Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan.
- Dental and Orthodontia plan
- Vision Materials plan
- Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Semi-monthly pay cycle
Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.
