REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret Clearance
• At least five (5) years of direct experience in information security and two (2)years of Security Engineering experience
• DoD 8140 DCFW 722 Advanced: CISM or CISSO or FITSP-M or GCIA or GCSA or GCIH or GSLC or GICSP or CISSP-ISSMP or CISSP
• Meet DoD 8570 IASAE-II certification: CISSP, CASP, or CSSLP
• Computing Environment Certification (e.g. CEH, Linux, CCNA, VMWare, etc.)
  Overview:
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  We are seeking a Security Engineer to support the PM with Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities such as performing network and systems security, conducting product evaluations, securing information systems, and conducting SCA activities.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the PM in prepare daily, weekly, and assessment reports and deliverables in support of cybersecurity and SCA efforts.
• Documentation and Compliance: Creates functional and technical documentation. Ensures project disciplines are followed, with strict adherence to RMF and FISMA guidelines.
• Document and report security-related incidents to appropriate authorities
• Assist Information System Owners and Gov’t Stakeholders with Assess and Authorize (A&A) processes
• Evaluate an array of IT devices (e.g. Windows, RHEL, Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) for DoD compliance using SCAP Compliance checker, ACAS, Evaluate STIG, and via manual STIG check reviews
• Must be proficient in navigating through the eMASS application
• Provide DoD Cybersecurity analysis and risk based security recommendations for the various systems
• Assess various systems IAW DoDI 8500, DoDI 8510 and NISP SP 800-53
• Identify the mitigation controls for identified risks and propose additional strategies for identified vulnerabilities
• Act as the Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert
• Consult in other projects when needed
• Continue education and learning new and evolving technology
• Perform special projects and other duties assigned