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Top Secret/SCI
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $125,000
No Traveling
CI Polygraph
IT - Security
Reston, VA (On-Site/Office)
Top Skills' Details
1. Experience performing system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures (Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment; Experience with cyber security toolsets such as ACAS/Tenable Nessus/SCAP compliance checker and required workflows for system remediation and hardening) (Current security related certification; Security+, CASP+, CySA+, or similar)
2. Experience monitoring networks and providing a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents; Must have the ability to independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units (Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems via effective use of modern endpoint management tools such as Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, MECM/SCCM)
3. Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment (Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions)
*** MUST HAVE an current, active TS/SCI security clearance with adjudicated polygraph (and be willing/able to obtain a full scope poly)
Work Location - Reston, VA
Job Description
This position sits fully on-site in Reston, Virginia. All candidates must have an Active TS/SCI security clearance with adjudicated Polygraph.
These positions will be filled at the intermediate professional level. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's Degree or higher and a minimum of 1+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Cyber Security Systems Engineers will be a part of the high security Special Program environments in the Information Technology Services Division. These roles will provide advanced systems engineering and administration, computing support, and specialized support services for the enablement of key research and administrative functions by ensuring the security, compliance, functionality, and reliability of systems through hands on configuration and support. These positions will be fully onsite.
Responsibilities include:
• Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions
• Ensure proper operational support of systems, server and hardware while engaging with stake holders through ticketing system
• Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations
• Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation
• Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities
• Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices, and required compliance measures
• Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
• Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences
• Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
· Perform system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures
· Monitor all Special Program networks and provide a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents
· Independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units within the Special Program environment
· Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
· Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations and maintain compliance documentation
· Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures targeting specific goals
Required skills and experience areas include:
· Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems via effective use of modern endpoint management tools such as Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, MECM/SCCM
· Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment
· Operating and providing systems administration and support in a high-security research computing environment
· Experience with cyber security toolsets such as ACAS/Tenable Nessus/SCAP compliance checker and required workflows for system remediation and hardening
· Exposure to or experience operating within a DoD type environment; including knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53 and STIGs)
· A current security related certification (Security+, CASP+, CySA+, or similar)
· Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Top Secret level or higher (may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility) is highly preferred.
• Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions
• Ensure proper operational support of systems, server and hardware while engaging with stake holders through ticketing system
• Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations
• Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation
• Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities
• Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices, and required compliance measures
• Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
• Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences
• Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Skills / Experience:
• Experience in automating management of Windows and Linux systems
• VMware administration (vRealize, vSphere, NSX, SRM)
• Experience in development of secure Windows and Linux system baseline configurations
• LDAP authentication and management
• Enterprise storage resources (ECS, Unity, Nimble, PowerStore)
• Systems management (SCCM, Centrify, Puppet/Foreman, Redhat Satellite)
• Active Directory/Group Policy
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
○ Medical, dental & vision
○ Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
○ 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
○ Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
○ Short and long-term disability
○ Health Spending Account (HSA)
○ Transportation benefits
○ Employee Assistance Program
○ Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
1. Experience performing system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures (Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment; Experience with cyber security toolsets such as ACAS/Tenable Nessus/SCAP compliance checker and required workflows for system remediation and hardening) (Current security related certification; Security+, CASP+, CySA+, or similar)
2. Experience monitoring networks and providing a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents; Must have the ability to independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units (Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems via effective use of modern endpoint management tools such as Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, MECM/SCCM)
3. Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment (Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions)
*** MUST HAVE an current, active TS/SCI security clearance with adjudicated polygraph (and be willing/able to obtain a full scope poly)
Work Location - Reston, VA
Job Description
This position sits fully on-site in Reston, Virginia. All candidates must have an Active TS/SCI security clearance with adjudicated Polygraph.
These positions will be filled at the intermediate professional level. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's Degree or higher and a minimum of 1+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Cyber Security Systems Engineers will be a part of the high security Special Program environments in the Information Technology Services Division. These roles will provide advanced systems engineering and administration, computing support, and specialized support services for the enablement of key research and administrative functions by ensuring the security, compliance, functionality, and reliability of systems through hands on configuration and support. These positions will be fully onsite.
Responsibilities include:
• Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions
• Ensure proper operational support of systems, server and hardware while engaging with stake holders through ticketing system
• Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations
• Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation
• Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities
• Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices, and required compliance measures
• Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
• Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences
• Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
· Perform system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures
· Monitor all Special Program networks and provide a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents
· Independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units within the Special Program environment
· Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
· Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations and maintain compliance documentation
· Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures targeting specific goals
Required skills and experience areas include:
· Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems via effective use of modern endpoint management tools such as Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, MECM/SCCM
· Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment
· Operating and providing systems administration and support in a high-security research computing environment
· Experience with cyber security toolsets such as ACAS/Tenable Nessus/SCAP compliance checker and required workflows for system remediation and hardening
· Exposure to or experience operating within a DoD type environment; including knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53 and STIGs)
· A current security related certification (Security+, CASP+, CySA+, or similar)
· Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Top Secret level or higher (may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility) is highly preferred.
• Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions
• Ensure proper operational support of systems, server and hardware while engaging with stake holders through ticketing system
• Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations
• Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation
• Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities
• Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices, and required compliance measures
• Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
• Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences
• Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Skills / Experience:
• Experience in automating management of Windows and Linux systems
• VMware administration (vRealize, vSphere, NSX, SRM)
• Experience in development of secure Windows and Linux system baseline configurations
• LDAP authentication and management
• Enterprise storage resources (ECS, Unity, Nimble, PowerStore)
• Systems management (SCCM, Centrify, Puppet/Foreman, Redhat Satellite)
• Active Directory/Group Policy
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
○ Medical, dental & vision
○ Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
○ 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
○ Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
○ Short and long-term disability
○ Health Spending Account (HSA)
○ Transportation benefits
○ Employee Assistance Program
○ Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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