TEKsystems - Reston, VA
posted 5 months ago
The position involves performing system and security engineering tasks, which include coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing both new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures. A strong understanding of cybersecurity, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment is essential. The role requires experience with cybersecurity toolsets such as ACAS, Tenable Nessus, and SCAP compliance checker, along with the necessary workflows for system remediation and hardening. Candidates must hold a current security-related certification, such as Security+, CASP+, or CySA+, to be considered for this role. In addition to engineering tasks, the position requires monitoring all ARL Special Program networks and providing timely responses to all cybersecurity incidents. The candidate must possess the ability to independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity, and requests generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units within the Special Program environment. Conducting risk assessments to determine the residual level of risk and any required mitigations is also a critical responsibility. Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with government regulations and maintaining compliance documentation is necessary. Collaboration with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures targeting specific goals is expected. The role also involves generating and maintaining system, security, and process documentation, responding to and remediating system and network security vulnerabilities, and implementing, testing, and supporting new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices and required compliance measures. Presenting system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences is also part of the job.