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Security Engineer

Dowless & Associates, Inc.


Posted on: 5/21/12


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Minimum Security Clearance

Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) Clearance

- ACTIVE TS/SCI with Polygraph required
Location

Herndon, Virginia  20171

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Workplace: On-Site/Office
Travel: No Traveling
Description:
  • Thorough understanding of Information Assurance principals
  • Working knowledge in multiple Information Assurance technical areas
  • Ability to manage IA related projects or work individually as a consultant to support IA initiatives
  • Solid understanding of project lifecycle and how security activities are incorporated in that lifecycle
  • Ability to design, develop and implement components of IA organizations
  • Ability to interface with all levels of management
  • Provides technical briefings, develop strategies, implement solutions, and manage budgets

    Required:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Solid background in network or systems engineering and strong InfoSec experience
  • Must understand the C&A process
  • Strong background in Infosec skills including network defenses (firewalls, IDS, antivirus), access controls, auditing, and data protection
  • Must be able to work independently and interact with multiple levels of customer management
  • Knowledge of Risk Management and Risk Analysis
  • Knowledge of government security requirements and policies

    Desirable:
  • CISSP or other certifications

    Clearance:
  • ACTIVE TS/SCI with Polygraph required
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    The Company
    Dowless & Associates is a family oriented company that puts a lot of time and attention into our employee's career growth and work/life balance. We are a Government Contracting Company in the Intelligence Community with a focus on Information Security, Security Engineering, Information Assurance, Training and Documentation and Software Development. Our corporate headquarters is located in Herndon, Virginia although our work is located throughout the Northern Virginia area. If you would like to find out more about us, please visit our website at www.dowless.com.
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    Industry Category: Systems Engineer
    Compensation
    Unspecified annual salary.
    Compensation is based on experience and is highly competitive.