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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
IT - Software
Suitland, MD (Off-Site/Hybrid)
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
The IA Eng/ISSOs provide SME support to client systems development projects and are responsible for advising teams on security best practices, regulations, and requirements in a cloud based environment. IA Eng/ISSOs assist project teams in maintaining an appropriate security posture and attaining appropriate security authorizations and approvals. The team member will:
Review proposed new systems, networks, and software for potential security risks and security-related product selection and implementation activities
Define the applicable system scope and level of detail for security plans
Manage Change Requests (CR), identifying and validating change needs, based on new security technology and evolving threats
Analyze CRs to the system for security posture impact/updates
Provide Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) support for new and existing systems
Identify & generate Security Artifacts for SA&A
Review and recommend approval of systems FIPS 199, FIPS 200, and E-Authentication, prepare and provide System Security Plans (SSP)
Coordinate Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) events between involved stakeholders and participate in ST&E process and review ST&E report
Perform Vulnerability Assessment review and generate reports for System Owner (SO) and stakeholders
Assess known systems vulnerabilities and verifying system hardening and patching activities, ensuring compliance with applicable Security Requirements and related checklists.
Report to Program Manager / Deputy Program Manager
Requirements:
Current and active Secret clearance
U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and be able to successfully pass the required background check.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Engineering or 10 years of experience in IT Systems Engineering or IT security architecture.
6+ years of hands-on experience
Experience with Cloud Systems (AWS preferred)
Should have strong expertise in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, and cloud compliance experience
Must have ISSO experience, supporting FISMA Systems
Must be able to work in hybrid work environment including both on-site and telework.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, collaborate with various people and organizations
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written in the English language
Certifications:
Must hold CISSP or equivalent certification and
Must hold Amazon Web Service (AWS) Cloud Practitioner or Essential course and Certificate of Cloud Knowledge (CCAK) Plus or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) for ISSO/Compliance
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
The IA Eng/ISSOs provide SME support to client systems development projects and are responsible for advising teams on security best practices, regulations, and requirements in a cloud based environment. IA Eng/ISSOs assist project teams in maintaining an appropriate security posture and attaining appropriate security authorizations and approvals. The team member will:
Review proposed new systems, networks, and software for potential security risks and security-related product selection and implementation activities
Define the applicable system scope and level of detail for security plans
Manage Change Requests (CR), identifying and validating change needs, based on new security technology and evolving threats
Analyze CRs to the system for security posture impact/updates
Provide Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) support for new and existing systems
Identify & generate Security Artifacts for SA&A
Review and recommend approval of systems FIPS 199, FIPS 200, and E-Authentication, prepare and provide System Security Plans (SSP)
Coordinate Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) events between involved stakeholders and participate in ST&E process and review ST&E report
Perform Vulnerability Assessment review and generate reports for System Owner (SO) and stakeholders
Assess known systems vulnerabilities and verifying system hardening and patching activities, ensuring compliance with applicable Security Requirements and related checklists.
Report to Program Manager / Deputy Program Manager
Requirements:
Current and active Secret clearance
U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and be able to successfully pass the required background check.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Engineering or 10 years of experience in IT Systems Engineering or IT security architecture.
6+ years of hands-on experience
Experience with Cloud Systems (AWS preferred)
Should have strong expertise in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, and cloud compliance experience
Must have ISSO experience, supporting FISMA Systems
Must be able to work in hybrid work environment including both on-site and telework.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, collaborate with various people and organizations
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written in the English language
Certifications:
Must hold CISSP or equivalent certification and
Must hold Amazon Web Service (AWS) Cloud Practitioner or Essential course and Certificate of Cloud Knowledge (CCAK) Plus or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) for ISSO/Compliance
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