Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer

Program Description:

The program provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) core and non-core support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a National customer. The contract's Core Capabilities are as follows: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.

Position Description:

The Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily Tasks include, but are not limited to:

Provide analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer

Identify projects’ security requirements

Provide security recommendations for systems using Cloud services

Participate in network design reviews and security testing for the customer’s networks

Coordinate with system development teams to ensure network security standards are being followed and implemented correctly

Identify additional security requirements, based on RMF or as the result of security issues that put the customer’s systems at risk

Review and analyze new systems (hardware and software) and provide recommendations concerning their security

Review Security Requirements Traceability Matrixes (SRTMs), System Security Plans (SSPs), and other IA documentation for completeness

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with CI Poly

Able to support customer’s core hours (0900-1500; Mon – Fri)

An Advanced Cyber Certification (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III)

Cloud Certification

Demonstrated experience providing security engineering to cloud capabilities and solutions in AWS, Azure, or other mainstream CSP

Excellent communications skills – Verbal and Non-Verbal

Demonstrated expertise and experience in networking protocols and concepts

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in software-defined networking principles and technologies

Demonstrated experience providing security engineering support to capability migration from on-prem to cloud

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the NIST RMF

Demonstrated expertise and experience in cybersecurity principles

Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated cloud architecting experience (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect)

Systems Engineering (configuration management, requirements management/writing, architecture, interfaces)

Knowledgeable of customer’s infrastructure

Familiarity with customer’s IA processes

Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision

Experience briefing senior customer personnel

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools (i.e. retina, HBSS, EVSS, ACAS)

Familiarity with Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions (ECDS)

Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

TS/SCI w/CI Poly Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Federal Employment Suitability

E-Verify Eligibility Required*

ASG is an equal-opportunity employer (EEO)

*ASG participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Referral program

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Permanent