Job Requirements
Reston, VA
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$105,000 - $120,000
Job Description
Top Skills' Details
1. Experience performing system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures (Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment; Experience with cyber security toolsets such as ACAS/Tenable Nessus/SCAP compliance checker and required workflows for system remediation and hardening) (Current security related certification; Security+, CASP+, CySA+, or similar)
2. Experience monitoring networks and providing a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents; Must have the ability to independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units (Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems via effective use of modern endpoint management tools such as Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, MECM/SCCM)
3. Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment (Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions)
*** MUST HAVE a current, active TS/SCI security clearance with adjudicated CI polygraph
Work Location (Full address) – 1850 Centennial Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Reston, VA 2019
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Cyber Security Systems Engineers will be a part of the high security Special Program environments in the Information Technology Services Division. These roles will provide advanced systems engineering and administration, computing support, and specialized support services for the enablement of key research and administrative functions by ensuring the security, compliance, functionality, and reliability of systems through hands on configuration and support. These positions will be fully onsite.
Responsibilities include:
Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions
Ensure proper operational support of systems, server and hardware while engaging with stake holders through ticketing system
Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations
Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation
Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities
Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices, and required compliance measures
Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences
Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
Perform system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures
Monitor all Special Program networks and provide a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents
Independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units within the Special Program environment
Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations and maintain compliance documentation
Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures targeting specific goals
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
· This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
· Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required
1. Experience performing system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures (Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment; Experience with cyber security toolsets such as ACAS/Tenable Nessus/SCAP compliance checker and required workflows for system remediation and hardening) (Current security related certification; Security+, CASP+, CySA+, or similar)
2. Experience monitoring networks and providing a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents; Must have the ability to independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units (Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems via effective use of modern endpoint management tools such as Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, MECM/SCCM)
3. Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment (Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions)
*** MUST HAVE a current, active TS/SCI security clearance with adjudicated CI polygraph
Work Location (Full address) – 1850 Centennial Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Reston, VA 2019
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Cyber Security Systems Engineers will be a part of the high security Special Program environments in the Information Technology Services Division. These roles will provide advanced systems engineering and administration, computing support, and specialized support services for the enablement of key research and administrative functions by ensuring the security, compliance, functionality, and reliability of systems through hands on configuration and support. These positions will be fully onsite.
Responsibilities include:
Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions
Ensure proper operational support of systems, server and hardware while engaging with stake holders through ticketing system
Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations
Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation
Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities
Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices, and required compliance measures
Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences
Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
Perform system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures
Monitor all Special Program networks and provide a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents
Independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units within the Special Program environment
Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations and maintain compliance documentation
Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures targeting specific goals
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
· This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
· Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required
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