Network and Cybersecurity Engineer Chantilly, VA

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Network and Cybersecurity Engineer

On Site
Chantilly Virginia United States
Full time
TS/SCI w/CIP

Purpose and Impact:
Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a Network and Cybersecurity Engineer to ensure the security accreditation and compliance of Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) environments of Amentums Skywalker program. The Network and Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for supporting Information Assurance (IA) activities coordinating Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts and implementing cybersecurity best practices throughout the system lifecycle. Working closely with Government stakeholders and engineering teams this position ensures systems are securely deployed maintained and operated in accordance with ICD 503 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and customer security requirements while supporting mission-critical operations. Experience writing clear concise and user-friendly technical and training manuals or similar documentation including documents required for A&A IAW ICD 503 is required.

Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8 am - 5 pm.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support cybersecurity engineering and IA activities for WIDS deployments.
• Coordinate A&A and ATO efforts in accordance with ICD 503 and Government requirements.
• Develop review and maintain accreditation documentation security plans and technical procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to implement secure system configurations and cybersecurity controls.
• Support vulnerability assessments security compliance reviews and risk mitigation activities.
• Assist with system hardening patch management and configuration management.
• Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity requirements throughout system deployment and sustainment.
• Support Government customers during security reviews audits and accreditation activities.

Required Experience
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Experience supporting Information Assurance or cybersecurity activities within DoD and/or Intelligence Community environments.
• Knowledge of RMF ICD 503 A&A and ATO processes.
• Experience developing technical documentation and security accreditation artifacts.
• Understanding of secure system engineering principles and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong written verbal and analytical communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate across engineering teams and Government stakeholders.
• Ability to travel worldwide.
• Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
• Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree with 57 years of experience; Masters Degree with 35 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years supporting cybersecurity Information Assurance or systems engineering efforts for classified Government programs.