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Information Assurance / Security Engineer (Active TS/SCI Security Clearance Required)

Employer
Peraton
Location
Herndon, VA
Closing date
Nov 17, 2019
Peraton is expanding its presence across the Space enterprise bringing advanced concepts, space and cyber solutions, enterprise systems and services delivery, and integrated operations to advance our customers' missions and solve their most daunting challenges. We are seeking Information Systems Security Engineers to join a dynamic engineering team in development and deployment of state-of-the-art communications and signal processing systems, including satellite ground terminals. What you'll do Prepare documentation from information obtained from customers using the Risk Management Framework Prepare Security Test and Evaluation plans. Provide certification and accreditation support in development of security and contingency plans and conduct complex risk and vulnerability assessments. Develop, test, and integrate computer and network security tools. Secure system configurations and install security tools, scans systems to determine compliancy and report results and evaluates products and various aspects of system administration. Conduct security program audits and develop solutions to lessen identified risks. Test and validate strategies to comply with privacy, risk management, and authentication requirements. Assist in computer incident investigations. Perform vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies. Support design and requirements reviews. You'd be a great fit if you have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related discipline Over 3 years of experience in security engineering The ability to communicate and work well with others Strong writing and presentation skills Experience with NIST Risk Management Framework and ICD 503 Experience with McAfee host-based security suite / HBSS Experience running vulnerability scans with Tenable Nessus / ACAS Experience in developing and maintaining documentation in XACTA Experience with Linux and Windows systems Security +, SSCP, CCNA-Security It'd be even better if you have Experience with network segmentation and host protection concepts Experience with SCAP/OpenSCAP or NESSUS Experience with hardening systems based on DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG). CISSP, CISM, or GSLC certification Experience with virtualization technologies and various hypervisors, eg, VMWare, KVM, XEN, or AZURE. CISSP, CISM, or GSLC certification Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) What you'll get An immediately-vested 401(K) with employer matching Rapid PTO accrual schedule with floating holidays Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Tuition assistance, financing, and refinancing Paid maternity and paternity leave Company-paid infertility treatments Cross-training and professional development opportunities The ability to influence major initiatives SECURITY CLEARANCE This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. In order to obtain a clearance you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship. #LI-LR2 We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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