Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc. (PSS) is a recognized leader in providing Information Technology, Engineering Services, Program Management, and Consulting Services. For over 20 years, PSS has enabled Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative, and cost effective professional services and solutions. PSS provides a positive working environment, with opportunities for advancement in our growing local Federal sector workforce. Position Description PSS, Inc. is actively seeking a Cyber SecurityNetwork Engineer to join our growing team located in Chantilly, Virginia. The successful candidate will support overall network defense activities, provide in-depth analysis of suspected malicious code andor infected systems and network devices, perform necessary inspection and reverse-engineering activities to understand the behavior of software, determine the root cause for the presence of threats, and develop recommendations to counter threats. Clearance Requirements TSSCI with Polygraph (Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required.) Position Requirements Active TSSCI with Polygraph clearance Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering, or 10 years of related experience may be substituted for education. Duties, Tasks Responsibilities Conducting proof of concept testing Designing, testing, and integrating new security products as directed Beta testing new capabilities when directed, and conducting software testing as required (patches and other updates) Maintaining a robust library of documentation, to include network diagrams for cyber defense capabilities and sensors, and making documentation available to all personnel with appropriate need-to-know Providing engineering support for all primary systems, such as network-based intrusion detection and prevention systems Maintaining, updating, and conducting routine vulnerability scanning across all Sponsor networks Overseeing patching, hardening, and base-lining activities across all Sponsor networks, and ensuring all stakeholders are in compliance with patchinghardening requirements Maintaining, updating, configuring, and ensuring the successful deployment of loggingauditing tools across Sponsor networks Maintaining system baselines and configuration management items, including security event monitoring policies Working with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements Ensuring all network defense capabilities are kept current, patched, and securely configured, and the management is informed of status Analyzing data flows into, out of, and across Sponsor networks to identify and rectify any security gaps Performing limited penetration testing into targeted networks as directed Required Experience, Skills, Technologies Experience working across a large team to drive a security agenda Experience working with complex, intertwined systems and data flows Significant, demonstrated experience meeting security requirements in the Sponsor's environment or similar environments (prior ISSE experience) Experience inventorying complex networks, and with all facets of network documentation (security compliance, configuration management, patching, centralized authentication, removable media, etc.) Hands-on experience with a wide range of diverse technologiesdisciplines, especially with a security focus (networking, UNIXLinux, Windows, Storage, Virtualization, etc.) Significant, demonstrated experience navigating the Sponsor's accreditation process and ICD 503 requirements Expert-level abilities in the following areas Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring network security applications, network devices, encryption technologies, operating systems, and storage appliances Securing information technology infrastructures Monitoring network defense technologies and analyzing the outputs Identifying andor innovating solutions or measures to protect networks within budgetary andor infrastructure constraints Creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology documentation, particularly network and security documentation Executing penetration tests, formal assessments, and other formal information security and compliance inspections Self-starter with excellent people skills - able to work across teams, organize meetingsboards, and drive change throughout an organization Desired Experience, Skills Technologies CCNA strongly desired CISSP strongly desired Experience with the Xacta 360 cyber risk and compliance automation tool PSS is committed to the diversity we bring to the marketplace by being an EEOCAA employer who is committed to hiring a diverse team of professionals to provide world class services and products aimed at exceeding our customer s expectations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. PSS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.