What are the responsibilities and job description for the Platform Security Engineer position at OMW Consulting?
Role: Platform Security Engineer
Location: McLean, VA
Clearance: TS/SCI w CI poly
Salary: $160k-$200k
I am partnered with a leading government contractor who is looking to hire a Platform Security Engineer with a TS/SCI w CI poly clearance to be based on site for a long term programme based in McLean, VA.
To be considered for this position you must have experience with the following:
- Proficiency in Python or Go for security automation and scripting.
- Experience working with RESTful APIs to automate security assessments and mitigation processes.
- Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53, the Authority to Operate (ATO) process, cybersecurity risk management frameworks, and security tools such as Security Center, Nessus, and Splunk.
- Solid knowledge of network topologies and architectures (VLAN, LAN, WAN).
- Experience with automation frameworks, particularly Ansible, for scripting and automating security processes.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members, vendors, and customers.
- Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced networking environment.
- You must have an active TS/SCI w CI poly clearance
If you are interested in this role and want to find out more, please apply below and I will be in contact to discuss the role further.
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000
