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Information Systems Security Engineer Technical Specialist

Employer
Perspecta
Location
Chantilly, VA
Closing date
Jan 28, 2021
Business Group Highlights Intelligence The Intelligence group provides high-end systems engineering and integration products and services, data analytics and software development to national and military intelligence customers. Serving federal agencies and the Intelligence Community for more than 50 years, the Intelligence group helps our clients meet their mission needs by providing trusted advisors, leading-edge technologies, and innovative solutions. Responsibilities Program Description: The program provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a National customer. The contracts support functions are: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support. Position Description: The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Technical Specialist provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: Provide analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer Lead the identification of projects' security requirement Participate in network design reviews and security testing for the customer's networks Coordinate with system development teams to ensure network security standards are followed and implemented correctly Identify additional security requirements, based on RMF or as the result of security issues that put the customer's systems at risk Reviews and analyzes new systems (hardware and software) and provides recommendations concerning system security Review Security Requirements Traceability Matrixes (SRTMs), System Security Plans (SSPs) and other IA documentation for completeness Provide A&A and RMF guidance to system owners to ensure accreditation success Qualifications Required Qualifications: Requires 10 to 12 years with BS/BA or 8 to 10 years with MS/MA or 5 to 7 years with PhD Current US Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Favorably adjudicated Polygraph Bachelors of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced IA certification DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM Experience in security systems engineering involving various computer hardware and software operation systems and application solutions in both stand-alone and LAN/WAN configurations Experience with security features and/or vulnerability of various operating systems as defined by NIST, DISA (STIGs), and USCYBERCOM Experience with networks and systems security administration, operation systems security configuration and account management best practices Experience implementing RMF Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls, as well as developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation Desired Qualifications: Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision Experience briefing senior customer personnel Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast pace deadline driven environment Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Familiarity with customer's IA processes Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools (ie retina, HBSS, EVSS, ACAS) Experience with XACTA Familiarity with Cross Domain Systems (CDS) Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain For Colorado Residents About Perspecta What matters to our nation, is what matters to us. At Perspecta, everything we do, from conducting innovative research to cultivating strong relationships, supports one imperative: ensuring that your work succeeds. Our company was formed to bring a broad array of capabilities to all parts of the public sector-from investigative services and IT strategy to systems work and next-generation engineering. Our promise is simple: never stop solving our nation's most complex challenges. And with a workforce of approximately 14,000, more than 48 percent of which is cleared, we have been trusted to do just that, as a partner of choice across the entire sector. Perspecta is an AA/EEO Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. As a government contractor, Perspecta abides by the following provision Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of the other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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