Cyber Security Engineer - Reston, VA (TOP SECRET (Tier 5) clearance)

Cyber Security Engineer Reston, VA (TOP SECRET (Tier 5) clearance) required Job Description : 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 Required skills and experience include: · The ability to certify and maintain information security related certification (Security+, CASP+, CySA+) Knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53 and CMMC) Systems integration in a heterogeneous network environment Operating and providing systems administration and support in a high-security research computing environment Preferred skills and experience include: A current, fully adjudicated counterintelligence polygraph 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