Senior IA Systems Engineer - Military veterans preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position is located in Virginia Beach, VA

Candidate will document a system from an IA perspective using Microsoft Office including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio and other appropriate tools. Debug and reverse engineer software. Analyze Windows Events and Linux syslog’s, boot logs and dmesg logs. Program and debug Web 2.0, Java, Perl, Ada, C++, Tool Command Language (tcl/tk) scripts and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Microsoft Visual tcl and Rational ClearCase for software configuration management. Understand how to implement NSA approved encryption technologies and devices.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

BS and 5 years experience.  4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree. 

Candidate must have five (5) years of full-time professional experience in Network Engineering executing activities such as the design, implementation, installation, configuration, maintenance, and integration, and analysis of local or enterprise wireless and wired computer networks, to include the selection and configuration of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls. Four (4) years of full-time professional experience in Network Security  to include the design, implementation,

configuration, and enforcement of security controls on network, hardware, and software

components and devices.

Provide solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of expertise and creativity. Problems are broadly defined and solutions require the continuation of specialized theories and knowledge

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on one or more technologies/skills related to A&A activities

• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs

• Actively participate in working group meetings to identify, plan, and execute strategies in response to emerging cybersecurity/RMF policies

• Attend and participate in regular A&A status meetings to facilitate progress and address potential issues of RMF system efforts

• Maintain awareness and knowledge of evolving security and risk management standards and communicate and apply relevant changes to existing processes

Day-to-day tasks are contingent on related experience and assigned role, and may include the following:

• Develop, update, and/or review RMF documentation to include Security Plans, Implementation Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Risk Assessment Reports

• Assess system compliance against NIST, DoD, and NAVSEA security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)

• Produce evidence as necessary to support compliance status of NIST, DoD, and NAVSEA security requirements

• Work with system administrators, engineers, and developers to create or update system/site policies, procedures, and process guides

• Coordinate with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories

• Conduct regular vulnerability scans of information systems and assist in remediation tasks

• Submit weekly reports to  leadership regarding system/program status

Understanding of computer security, military system specifications, DoD IA policies for either Land Based and afloat/tactical systems, and the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations.

CISSP Certification is desired.

TS Clearance required