Information Systems Cyber Engineer, Intermediate

MITRE Corporation - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Information Systems Cyber Engineer position at MITRE focuses on providing Information Assurance and Cybersecurity services for classified systems. The role involves working in a collaborative environment to integrate security into engineering projects and acquisition initiatives, ensuring the security posture of high-performance computing environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various cybersecurity topics and strong communication skills to present findings and recommendations to senior government sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and engineering for computing systems in classified environments.
• Work with project engineers and security staff to determine requirements for server, workstation, and network configurations/software.
• Independently plan rollouts, implementations, and maintenance of systems.
• Setup, installation, and administration of Windows and Linux systems, including configuration management and backups.
• Setup, install, configure, and optimize cybersecurity monitoring tools.
• Identify and troubleshoot systemic system issues.
• Provide end-user support to ensure system availability.
• Assist with coordination for formal accreditation of classified information systems.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure in mixed Linux and Windows environments.
• Research new hardware/software products for lifecycle replacements and compliance with government regulations.
• Apply best practices and RMF/STIG security controls to maintain system security.
• Maintain logs on workstations, servers, routers, and firewalls.
• Update servers, clients, applications, and maintain Active Directory and DNS.
• Design group policies and access control lists according to organizational standards.
• Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
• Maintain baseline system security configuration according to organizational policies.
• Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
• Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
• Conduct periodic system maintenance and manage system/server resources.
• Document and escalate incidents that may impact the environment.
• Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity.
• Conduct research and analysis across various data sets for indications and warnings.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance.
• Provide input for Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations Plans.
• Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated and document deviations.
• Provide input to Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation.
• Ensure successful implementation of security requirements and IT policies.
• Support necessary compliance activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must meet IAT Level II requirements as per DoD 8570.01M.
• On-site work required 5 days per week.

Nice-to-haves

• Active Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph clearance.
• Experience with installing, configuring, and administering Linux/Windows systems in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Windows Active Directory and/or Linux Identity Management environments.
• Familiarity with RMF, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, and NISPOM.
• Knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC).
• Knowledge of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation that embraces diversity and inclusion
• Flexible work environment
• Career growth opportunities