Posted 1 week ago
Dept of Homeland Security
$157,000 - $236,000
Unspecified
Engineering - Systems
Fairfax, VA (On-Site/Office)
Job Description
ECS is seeking a Systems Engineer - SME (CAASM) to work remotely .
Program Description
ECS is seeking talented professionals to join our successful and growing team in building the next-generation Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Cyber data solution. The CDM Program is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) dynamic approach to strengthening the cybersecurity of Federal networks and systems through better awareness and visibility into their security posture and cyber threats. ECS is responsible for designing, building, deploying, operating, and maintaining a complete 'Data Services' solution which includes the collection, normalization, visualization, and sharing of cyber data from more than 100 Federal agencies. The CDM Data Services product is an integrated suite of multiple Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products, software configuration packages, and custom code which work together to operate as an integrated solution tailored to meet Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements.
We are seeking professionals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to serving the mission are key. Our program operates within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). An aptitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning, improvement, and cyber security is a must!
Position Description:
ECS is seeking a talented SME Systems Engineer to join their team, with a focus on Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) platforms - specifically Armis and Axonius. In this role, you will be a part of an effort to continue streamlining and deploying Cyber solutions within Government environments to further correlate and normalize Cyber data. This role is expected to be a SME in API driven integration of COTS products with diverse IT environments (on-prem and cloud). You will be leading the planning, design, deployment, and integration of CAASM solutions to normalize data collection methods at different Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) Agencies. You'll troubleshoot and analyze complex data challenges for customers using your knowledge of integrations, networking and security systems. Using your knowledge and experience with CAASM tools like Axonius and Armis, you'll help the FCEB Agencies assess security threats through integration of Cyber data.
Primary duties include:
Salary Range: $157,000 - $236,000
Required Skills
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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
ECS is seeking a Systems Engineer - SME (CAASM) to work remotely .
Program Description
ECS is seeking talented professionals to join our successful and growing team in building the next-generation Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Cyber data solution. The CDM Program is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) dynamic approach to strengthening the cybersecurity of Federal networks and systems through better awareness and visibility into their security posture and cyber threats. ECS is responsible for designing, building, deploying, operating, and maintaining a complete 'Data Services' solution which includes the collection, normalization, visualization, and sharing of cyber data from more than 100 Federal agencies. The CDM Data Services product is an integrated suite of multiple Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products, software configuration packages, and custom code which work together to operate as an integrated solution tailored to meet Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements.
We are seeking professionals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to serving the mission are key. Our program operates within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). An aptitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning, improvement, and cyber security is a must!
Position Description:
ECS is seeking a talented SME Systems Engineer to join their team, with a focus on Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) platforms - specifically Armis and Axonius. In this role, you will be a part of an effort to continue streamlining and deploying Cyber solutions within Government environments to further correlate and normalize Cyber data. This role is expected to be a SME in API driven integration of COTS products with diverse IT environments (on-prem and cloud). You will be leading the planning, design, deployment, and integration of CAASM solutions to normalize data collection methods at different Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) Agencies. You'll troubleshoot and analyze complex data challenges for customers using your knowledge of integrations, networking and security systems. Using your knowledge and experience with CAASM tools like Axonius and Armis, you'll help the FCEB Agencies assess security threats through integration of Cyber data.
Primary duties include:
- Installing and configuring CAASM tools (Axonius and Armis) in non-production and production environments and configuring adaptors to collect asset and user data from cyber tools, sensors, and other sources.
- Develop automated solutions for complicated manual tasks via scripts using modern programming languages (ex. Python, GO).
- Architecting solutions with diverse environment variables and leading them from concept to Production implementation.
- Working closely with architects, engineers, and integrators to assess customer requirements and to design and support CAASM instance configurations in compliance with CDM data requirements.
- Support internal teams with API integration and troubleshooting.
- Securing the solution using TLS, certificates, SSO/PIV authentication, and encryption technologies.
- Testing data flows, troubleshooting issues, and monitoring the health of the CAASM instances and servers to maximize performance and minimize downtime .
- Documenting the installation and configuration of production deployments .
- Serving as a CAASM trusted advisor, providing subject matter expertise, guidance, and best practice recommendations for internal teams and Government agencies.
- Participate in on-call rotation for Production support.
Salary Range: $157,000 - $236,000
Required Skills
- US citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust Suitability
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 10+ years architecting, implementing, integrating, and managing COTS products in a regulated production environment (Axonius/Armis preferred)
- 6+ years performing systems administration in Windows, Linux, or VMware environments, including performing basic troubleshooting, installation, configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades
- 5+ years of hands-on programming and debugging (Python, GO or Java), shell scripting, application containerization, data storage and retrieval from a variety of sources (ex. REST APIs)
- 3+ years experience as a Lead/Staff engineer leading technical solutioning, authoring design documents and mentoring engineers.
- 2+ years experience with data ingest and Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) techniques using COTS Products (Axonius/Armis preferred)
- 2+ years deploying, hosting, monitoring, and securing solutions in a cloud environment for Government customers, preferably AWS GovCloud
- Excellent communication and relationship skills to articulate technical topics and build consensus among stakeholders
- SME level experience with APIs and data pipelines to ingest, normalize, and correlate asset data with vulnerability feeds, threat intelligence, and security findings from multiple sources.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- 2+ years hands-on experience integrating Axonius or Armis.
- 3+ years automating workflows securely with COTS products via API's.
- 2+ years developing and supporting REST API's for a SaaS product.
- 2+ years leading a team of 4+ engineers.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (ex. NIST, FIPS, FISMA, etc).
- Ability to provide support in an IT operations and maintenance role, including ticket work information updates, issue response, and remediation.
- Experience supporting Federal Civilian Agencies.
- Experience with SAFe Agile methodologies in a scaled enterprise setting.
- Experience supporting large Federal programs ($200M+)
#ECS1
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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