System Engineer

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What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a knowledgeable IT System Engineer to join our expanding Cybersecurity practice. The ideal candidate will have the business knowledge and technical expertise to implement strategies evaluate products and build upon an infrastructure that supports the changing needs of our customers. In this role the systems engineer will design develop and integrate complex work systems for every stage of a lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be able to reliably deliver missioncritical infrastructure with an eye toward accessibility optimization and security.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide Comprehensive System Architecture and Engineering services.

• Perform system and requirement analysis system design development deployment and maintenance.

• Develop system design models specifications and configurations in collaboration with security specialist.

• Support development of disaster recovery plan and continuity of operation plan

• Plan and implement system modernization.

• Design and conduct server and security audits system backup procedures and recovery processes.

• Identify/assessing security controls and technologies that will enforce the Departments security policies as mandated during security reviews and product evaluations; and

• Design build test and implement security systems within an organizations IT network.

• Documenting the system security architecture to provide recommendations of improvements to the Government for review and approval.

• Anticipates possible security risks identify areas of weakness and respond effectively to possible security breaches.

• Reviewing current system security measures and recommending and implementing enhancements

• Conducting regular system tests and ensuring continuous monitoring of network security

• Developing project timelines for ongoing system upgrades

• Provide program/portfolio management process improvement cyber support.

• Ensuring Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes with incorporated security controls described in IT investments are mapped to the security architecture.

• Participate in teams designing and implementing IT initiatives with a specific focus on the security implications of design or operational decisions. Furnish technical assistance and advice based upon existing standards and SOPs to ensure security is considered throughout the systems lifecycle.

• Assist in the performance of Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and related activities IT security reviews in accordance with NIST SP 80053 and Risk Management Framework. Review documentation interview key personnel and evaluate adherence to relevant policy and procedure. Document and catalog issues found with recommendations for remediation.

• Research new and novel tactics techniques and procedures (TTP) to protect data and privacy.

• Conduct research into systems issues and products as required

• Perform indepth analysis and or security testing of information systems using a wide variety of tools and techniques. Review test results for accuracy probability and impact.

• Report issues to senior team members and technical subject matter experts; retest as needed to validate corrective actions.

• Demonstrated experience providing security engineering and integration support to protect the confidentiality integrity and availability of an organizations systems and application data

• Certification: AWS Certified DevOps (Professional) AWS Certified Security (Specialty) AWS Certified Advanced Networking (Specialty) or Microsoft Certified (Azure Administrator Associate)

• Demonstrated experience designing operating troubleshooting Cloud solutions

• Demonstrated experience migrating systems to IaaS

• Strong knowledge of FISMA FedRAMP NIST SP 80053 and other federal cybersecurity related policies directives and mandates.

• Extensive knowledge of application of security technologies including SIEM DLP WAF IPS firewall and related tools

• Demonstrated ability to work independently under general direction

• Prioritize and execute tasks in a highpressure environment.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.

• Bachelors degree.

• THREE 3 or more years of experience in engineering and/or deploying complex IT systems.

• Knowledge and experience designing analyzing and managing complex IT systems.

• Familiarity supporting Information Assurance Programs setting policy governance and security operations programs.

• Experience using data analysis to drive system and configuration enhancement for scanning and security applications.

• Experience using automation and scripting to deploy and monitor systems.

• Technical handson experience in troubleshooting and system support.

• Good project management skills

• Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills to be able to communicate ideas in both technical and userfriendly language.

• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work in a teamoriented collaborative environment.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD securityclearance

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Math or other related scientific/technical discipline.

• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

• ITIL or PMP is a plus.

• FIVE 5 or more years of Cybersecurity handson experience in providing security engineering and integration support to protect the confidentiality integrity and availability of an organizations systems and application data.

• THREE 3 or more years of combined operational experience designing operating troubleshooting Cloud solutions (AWS preferred)

• TWO 2 or more years of experience migrating systems to Cloudbased solutions

• TWO 2 or more years of experience designing and deploying systems aligned with Zero Trust Architecture principles threat scenarios reference architectures and governance frameworks.

• The candidate will complete meetings daily with the client assist in building standards and metrics assist in completing presentations for the client and execute the daily tasks assigned to the role.

• The candidate must have client service experience and strong communication skills (both oral and written) and presentation skills.

• The ideal candidate will be highly technical and should possess an advanced understanding across a broad range of IT system technologies and will take a proactive approach to cyber incidents. The candidate should have several years of experience working with each phase of the Incident Response Life Cycle in NIST and ISO standards and should have handson experience in creating and executing cyber hunting missions. The candidate must be a worldclass problemsolver with the ability to handle challenges under pressure.

• Familiarity with and knowledge of information security solutions including data loss prevention; intrusion detection and prevention; network security monitoring; and vulnerability management in global environments.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency BackUp Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

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