Security Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Makpar is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to plan, write, and deliver technical content for proposals submitted in response to Government solicitations. You will be responsible for developing and updating technical proposal content to convert technical concepts to compelling, complaint, and easy-to-understand content while adhering to industry and Makpars proposal-writing standards. The ideal candidate is expected to have a bachelors degree plus 5 years of relevant experience in technical proposal writing.

We are seeking a Security Engineer for a contract position.

Position : Security Engineer

Position Type : Full Time-Remote

Job Description : The Position :

Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Security Engineer with expertise in NIST 800-53 security controls and a strong technical background in risk and vulnerability management and compliance. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the implementation of security controls, assessing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as FISMA, FedRAMP, and RMF.

Role Specific Duties :

• Develop, assess, and document System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Risk-Based Decisions (RBDs).
• Work with developers and technical staff to provide guidance on how each security control family should be addressed.
• Work with the team to collect, organize and submit evidence for Security Control Assessments (SCAs).
• Technical understanding of security technologies including encryption methods, Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and technologies like SAML, OIDC, SSO, and MFA.
• Understanding of SIEM technologies like Splunk and other monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of risk and vulnerability management to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Work across teams, and external customer groups to develop the security strategy, design security solutions, and advise implementation teams during deployment.

Qualification Requirements :

• A minimum of 8 years experience in the Information Technology field with increasing responsibility
• At least 5 years experience in Information Security solutions
• Possess relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CEH)
• In-depth knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA, and related federal security standards.
• Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
• Understanding of networking (subnetting, routing, VPC / VNet, security groups, load balancing, etc.)
• Experience with microservices-based architecture, including designing security solutions for multi-tenant applications using tools for containerization and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes is highly desirable
• Hands-on experience supporting security for the AWS cloud platform is highly desirable
• Candidates must be US Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.

Employee Benefits :

Makpar offers a comprehensive benefits program including various options in the plan e.g. Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, and much more.

If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at bob.hafiz @iQuasar.com with the information requested below : Also, please let me know what time / number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends / networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!

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Please dont hesitate to contact me with any question (s) you may have. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Regards,

Bob Hafiz | Technical Recruiter

Representing Makpar

50 Catoctin Cir NE, Ste. 205, Leesburg, VA 20176

Phone : 703 962 6001 Ext.No.530

Direct : 703-936-0013

Makpar Corporation

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www.makpar.com

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An Equal Opportunity Employer :

Makpar is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital / parental / veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, other non-merit factors, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

This is a remote position.