Cyber Security Engineer
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Job Location:
Quantico, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Cyber Security Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)
Who We Are:
ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management Strategic Planning and IT Operations.
Position Description: ThinkTek is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to support a dynamic defense Program Management Office. This individual will support the security posture of enterprise and mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have haindustry-recognized certifications such as CISSP and Securitynds-on experience with federal security frameworks system authorization processes and compliance activities and will work closely with technical teams system owners and leadership to ensure systems meet required security standards.. Due to the required duties this individual would be expected to support onsite in Quantico VA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and authorization artifacts including System Security Plans (SSPs) security control implementations boundary diagrams and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
- Develop maintain and update Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages including System Security Plans (SSPs) Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and POA&Ms
- Perform technical vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) analyze scan results and support remediation efforts in coordination with government stakeholders.
- Engineer and review cybersecurity Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations plans to ensure system resilience and compliance with cybersecurity policies.
- Design and implement an Information System Continuous Monitoring Plan (ISCMP) to support ongoing RMF continuous monitoring requirements.
- Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise for system security architectures security engineering designs and technical security specifications throughout the system lifecycle.
- Support the technical evaluation and engineering review of cross-domain solutions (CDS) to enable secure data transfer across geographically dispersed systems and multiple classification levels.
- Conduct technical assessments testing and validation of security controls to ensure compliance with security requirements and operational effectiveness.
- Develop review and maintain cybersecurity engineering documentation and technical data packages (TDPs).
- Provide cybersecurity engineering support to working level discussions including participation in stakeholder meetings development of technical briefings capture of action items and documentation of decisions.
- Prepare and deliver cybersecurity engineering status reports risk assessments and technical findings to program leadership and government customers.
Required:
- Skills & Competencies:
- Must have experience in developing and maintaining RMF compliance and authorization artifacts including SSPs security control implementations boundary diagrams and POA&Ms.
- Proficient in contributing specialized knowledge to operational.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word).
- Proficiency in in tools and standards including eMass Security Content Automation Protocol Nessus National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-37 and Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide
- Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Clearance:
- Minimum Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Education & Experience:
- Education: Bachelors degree (in Cybersecurity Computer Science IT or related technical field).
- Experience:
- 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity ideally supporting federal or defense programs.
Desired:
- Familiarity with Marine Corps DoD business processes policies and/or IT systems.
- Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP and Security.
- Knowledge of/experience with eMass
ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) making decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical dental and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at Experience:
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Key Skills
- Splunk
- IDS
- Network security
- Computer Networking
- Identity & Access Management
- PKI
- PCI
- NIST Standards
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Encryption
- Siem
About Company
balancing technology & strategy to deliver innovation who we serve who we are ThinkTek LLC, a Certified SBA 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), ISO 9001-certified, and official ServiceNow Partner, is a trusted provider of advanced analytics, IT modernization, ... View more
