Cyber Security Systems Engineer

$49,997 - $290,004/Yr

ZipRecruiter - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Herndon, VA

About the position

The Swift Group is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Systems Engineer to support a key government program focused on delivering engineering services for network and enterprise computing infrastructure. This role involves working with sophisticated technologies, including multi-Cloud services and virtualized applications, to ensure robust security measures are implemented across various projects. The position is located in Dulles, VA, and offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Document security control implementations and gather artifacts for the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation.
• Write Systems Security Plans (SSP)/CONOPS in the Greenlight application based on project architecture.
• Collaborate with team members to create additional A&A related documents such as Contingency Plans (CP), General User Guides (GUG), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) reviews by ISSO/M and Security Controls Assessor (SCA).
• Document Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) and provide required artifacts for evidence gathering.
• Coordinate with contractor and staff personnel to obtain A&A content and navigate the customer's A&A process for various authorities.
• Track the status of A&A projects to manage re-submissions for accreditation or extensions.

Requirements

• 11+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and effective communication/facilitation abilities.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of staff, from developers to senior management.
• Knowledge of complex network environments with shared networks and multiple security enclaves.
• Ability to translate technical implementation into easily understood security documentation.
• Proven experience with A&A, RMF, ICD 503 Security Accreditation, and ATO processes.
• BA/BS Degree or five additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous ISSE experience directly supporting the customer.
• Previous ISSO experience directly supporting the customer.
• Familiarity with security tools such as Greenlight, RoadRunner, Rapid 7, WebInspect, App Detective, and Splunk.
• Experience with public, private, and hybrid Cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.).
• Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare).

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Education benefits
• Time off benefits