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Cyber Security Project Engineer

Swift
Swift Salary
Vienna, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

The Swift Group is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Project Engineer to join our team. This candidate will provide vulnerability analysis and reporting on accredited information systems. This position is located in Tysons, VA.

Other responsibilities :

  • Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies to ensure overall health of IT systems, networks and applications.
  • Perform some manual data aggregation and normalization tasks until automated solutions are developed.
  • Recommend new capabilities and efforts to improve the effectiveness of the continuous monitoring program.

Required Qualifications :

  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in scanning information systems using scanning tools such as Nessus, AppDetective, WebInspect.
  • Strong writing skills to create documentation such as SOPs, internal process documents and input into cyber policies that support the continuous monitoring of accredited information systems.
  • Experience with architecture design, system and network analysis, vulnerability and risk assessments, and security assessment of hardware and software.
  • Strong understanding of cloud environments and assessing systems within cloud environments focusing on security posture.
  • Experience with continuous monitoring and plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Understanding of NIST 800-53, 800-137 and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Demonstrated experience with cyber security concepts to include encryption services, access control, information protection, network security
  • Experience with AWS and Azure cloud security compliance
  • Knowledgeable of various cloud services to include Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service
  • Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Bachelors degree or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • US citizenship and an active TS / SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • Certified in Cloud Security for AWS and Azure
  • Security Certifications to include CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, NCSF
  • Demonstrated experience in IT best practices regarding application, enterprise system, and network security
  • The Swift Groups is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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