What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Infosec Engineer position at VTG Defense?
VTG is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for a technical development program supporting a cloud-based application, and its associated cloud infrastructure located on a secure network. The ISSE will work with a large team of developers, software engineers, database administrators, and system architects.
The ISSE will be required to carry a duty phone on a rotational basis, and may need to come in to address issues that arise.
What will you do?
- Identifying, selecting, implementing and assessing NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls.
- Developing, establishing and integrating secure configuration baselines per DISA STIGs and CIS benchmark guidelines.
- Participate in creating secure architectures and designs.
- Ensuring security requirements are integrated into the System/Software Development life cycle (SDLC).
- Performing Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities to support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements.
- Reviewing, creating and maintaining relevant Assessment and Authorization (A&A) artifacts.
- Performing security analysis and monitoring of a 100 percent AWS, cloud-based system
- Performing vulnerability scanning and analysis of the system
- Perform remediation and develop security implementations based on security findings
- Interface with Information System Security Managers (ISSM) to develop and accredit the system
- Participate in or lead technical exchange meetings, document meeting outcomes as needed, and brief management
Do you have what it takes?
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Typically requires a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and relevant experience as follows:
- Expert: 11-16 years
- Hands on experience with Linux (CLI)
- Hands on experience with scripting and programming languages like BASH and Python
- Solid understanding of, experience with networking (e.g., ports, routing tables, subnets, VPNs, firewalls, routers, etc.) to include design, integration and troubleshooting issues
- Experience in working on teams utilizing Agile workflows and processes
- Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-160, DISA/CIS STIGs, and Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)
- Experience with RMF workflow tools
Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $80,000-$195,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Salary : $80,000 - $195,000
