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Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$160k–$180k/yr
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Herndon, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
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The candidate will design and implement security controls while managing the Assessment and Authorization process for mission systems. They will also monitor network activity, perform vulnerability analysis, and maintain security documentation within the Risk Management Framework.
Candidates must have 9+ years of experience in information assurance and RMF, along with a bachelor's degree. A Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance and DoD 8140 baseline certifications are mandatory requirements.
Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a seasoned Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our diverse Information Assurance team supporting the Intelligence Community at our Herndon, VA office.
The candidate will be expected to:
• Design and implement safety measures and controls. Monitor network activity to identify vulnerable points. Address privacy breaches and malware threats.
• Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and Information Assurance documentation for multiple analytic and mission systems across all CLINs
• Generate and maintain the complete security Body of Evidence (BoE) while leading the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all multiple information systems
• Author, complete and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) within XACTA
• Develop the Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and the Security Test Plan (STP) procedures within Xacta.
• Analyze existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
• Prepare reports and action plans if a security breach does occur
• Monitor the network and provide early warning of abnormalities or problems
• Communicate the system status and keep users informed of downtime or changes to the system
• Experience working with software developers and architects to understand security requirements
• Experience guiding the application developers on security policy, identifying security requirements, providing technical guidance for the satisfaction of requirements
• Experience creating and managing the plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and working with project managers and engineers to develop schedules and engineering actions that mitigate open findings
• Experience supporting the Continuous Monitoring of operational systems; experience monitoring and auditing operational systems for proper use
• Log Review/Analysis using SIEM tools (Splunk, etc.)
• Vulnerability Analysis and Review (ACAS, Prisma, SonarQube, JFrog X-Ray, GitLab Code Quality)
• DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer experience
Required Qualifications:
• 9+ years supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes and documentation using RMF, BS degree; 7 years of experience with a masters; an additional 4 years of experience required in lieu of a degree
• Hands-on experience to validate control implementations and test procedures
• Knowledge of current security risks and protocols
• Willingness to work outside of standard hours if circumstances require
• DoD Approved 8140 Baseline Certifications (eg, Security+) certifications
• RMF, Xacta experience
• TS/SCI with Poly
• Work 100% onsite in a secure environment
• Must be indoc'd to start
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience working with AWS/Google cloud-hosted information systems or applications
• Experience working with Containerized Systems or Applications
• Experience working with Redhat or CentOS Linux operating systems
• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment and tool chain
Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $175,000-$220,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
VTG delivers force modernization and digital transformation solutions in the modern battlespace.
VTG delivers force modernization and digital transformation solutions that expand America’s competitive advantage in the modern battlespace. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, VTG provides full lifecycle engineering for naval, aerospace, network, and digital requirements. Whether at sea, in the air, on land, or in cyberspace, VTG delivers Tomorrow’s Transformation Today.
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