Senior Security Engineer - Military veterans preferred

OVERVIEW:

VAE, Inc. is a full service IT Infrastructure Solutions Company focused on building, securing and supporting our clients’ mission critical enterprises. We provide a distinctive array of design, integration and implementation services as well as fully managed service offerings. VAE is at the forefront of leveraging multi-tenant capable technologies and shared IT services to create secure, reliable and cost-effective end-to-end services and solutions. We deliver exceptional infrastructure solutions with extremely talented employees using a client-focused partnering approach.

VAE, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Security Engineer to join our team. The Sr. Security Engineer will play a critical role in safeguarding information systems by designing, implementing, and managing security measures that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in information assurance, security engineering, and risk management.

VAE, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Security Engineer to join our team. The Sr. Security Engineer will play a critical role in safeguarding information systems by designing, implementing, and managing security measures that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in information assurance, security engineering, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive security analysis, including risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations, to identify potential threats to networks, systems, and applications.
• Design, implement, and maintain security architectures that align with government regulations and industry best practices.
• Perform system and network security assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to ensure compliance with DoD, Army, and federal security standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and other Certification & Accreditation (C&A) artifacts.
• Provide technical expertise in security product evaluation, selection, and deployment to safeguard information systems.
• Support risk management framework (RMF) processes and ensure compliance with DoD 8570.01-M and Army Information Assurance Training and Certification Best Business Practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and government customers to establish and maintain strong security governance processes.
• Monitor system security posture, respond to incidents, and implement mitigation strategies to reduce potential vulnerabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in Information Security is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Information Assurance (IA) principles and practices
  • Security engineering and architectures
  • Network and systems security assessments
  • Risk and vulnerability management
  • Implementation of security controls and monitoring mechanisms
  • Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IASAE-II certification requirements (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CSSLP).
• Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to develop security policies, plans, and reports.
• Active DoD Secret clearance

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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