Linux Security Test Engineer (TS/SCI)

Job Description

Salary:

FYI has an immediate opening for an experienced TS/SCI Cleared Linux Security Test Engineer. You will apply your critical thinking and analytical skills to assess Linux systems built within a virtual or containerized environment. You’ll work on building security test plans with test cases based on Remedy and Jira change requests. Using automated and manual processes, you’ll generate data and execute the test cases to see how the software or operating system, performs against vulnerabilities. Then, document and interpret the results, communicating security risks to the development or engineering teams, so they can improve the security of the software or system. You’ll automate continuous security and performance testing and monitor health of the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other testing tools. This is an opportunity to leverage your skills by writing the code to automate security processes. You’ll also further your experience in engineering secure solutions for the testing team and explore new areas like cloud computing.

Day to Day includes:

Develop and/or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Review or guide activities of more junior employees as needed.

Build a security test plan with test cases based on Remedy and JIRA change requests.

Generate data and execute test cases for performance and vulnerabilities,

Document test case results and communicate security risks to the development or engineering teams.

Automate continuous security and performance testing and monitor health of the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other testing tools.

As needed write the code to automate security processes.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES ONSITE WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK IN RESTON, VA . THIS POSITION IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR RELOCATION. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO LIVE WITHIN A REASONABLE COMMUTING DISTANCE (WITHIN 50 MILES) FROM WORK LOCATION WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Required experience and skill sets:

Experience with multiple system environments, preparation of test plans and reports

Experience with programming and scripting languages, such as Java, Python, PowerShell, or Bash, to develop automated processes and troubleshoot fix actions.

Knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques

Ability to support administration of the test networks and systems that use VMware and Linux operating systems within a virtual containerized environment.

DoD 8570.01 IAT II compliant Certification active within one year of expiration

Position of or the ability to obtain an additional computing certification in Linux

Current DoD TS/SCI clearance

DoD 8570.01 IAT II compliant Certification

Preferred Experience and skill sets:

Understanding of containerized environments, the CI/CD pipeline, and related technologies, such as Kubernetes, Docker, or Enterprise Cloud native solutions

Experience with DoD vulnerability management tools ACAS, including Tenable’s Security Center/Tenable.sc, Nessus Network Monitor/Passive Vulnerability Scanner, Nessus Manager and Agent, and Nessus Scanners

Experience with technical writing on POA&M’s, Risk Acceptance, and IA Controls

Experience with DoD STIG’s and network compliance analysis

Knowledge of DoD policies and procedures, including DoD Risk Management Framework, ICD-503, NIST 800-53, and ISO-9001

THIS POSITION DOES NOT OFFER RELOCATION. ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WITHIN A REASONABLE COMMUTING DISTANCE TO RESTON, VA WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Why FYI?

FYI – For Your Information, Inc. continues to be one of the fastest growing and most successful woman-owned Federal contractors in the country. For three years in a row, we have been on Inc. Magazine’s 5000 list and was recently named one of Inc’s 2023 Mid-Atlantic Fasted Growing companies. FYI offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We offer professional development and career growth opportunities to all employees. As we continue to grow so will you and your career.

What is in it for you?

Opportunity to work remotely, based on contract or position.

Team building and innovation in a collaborative environment.

A competitive base salary with a loaded benefits package.

Tuition/Education Assistance.

Personal computer device allowance.

Pet Insurance.

At FYI – For Your Information Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and our core value of “People First”. All people matter at FYI. We believe that our inclusive environment and the diversity of our people drives our innovation and growth and allows us to better serve our clients and communities.

FYI – For your Information is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identify), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, martial status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employment organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.