TS/SCI Cleared Expert Cyber Security Engineer

Assured Consulting Solutions•Reston, VA

31d•$185,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

Assured Consulting Solutions (ACS) is seeking an Expert-Level Cyber Security Engineer for a funded, active position contingent upon customer acceptance. The role is based onsite in Reston, Virginia, and requires a U.S. citizen with a current and active TS/SCI clearance granted by the Department of Defense or an Intelligence Community agency, as well as the ability to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph. The Cyber Security Engineer captures and refines information security requirements and ensures they are integrated into IT components and information systems through security architecture, design, development, and configuration. The position assists with leading development teams and system security efforts, supports security solution research and analysis, develops and documents security architectures and roadmaps, and oversees the work of other contractor Cyber Security Engineers. The position may require working onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM degree program, or 18+ years of work experience as a Cyber Security Engineer.
18+ years of working experience in government or industry within Cyber Security.
DoD 8140 IASAE Level II certification compliance, such as CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CASP+.
Current and active TS/SCI clearance, or ability to obtain SCI, and ability to pass a polygraph; the position description also specifies a current and active TS/SCI clearance and ability to pass a CI polygraph.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to work onsite in a SCIF environment as required.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and remain stationary for extended periods.
Ability to analyze complex system requirements and develop technical recommendations.
Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Expert working experience leading enterprise-level cybersecurity efforts in government or industry, involving architecture, design, development, and configuration of cloud-based and on-premises systems and software.
Experience engineering cybersecurity solutions using cloud-based technologies.
Experience engineering cybersecurity solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data.
Experience engineering cybersecurity solutions using Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence technologies.

Responsibilities

Assist with leading development teams designing and developing information systems or upgrading legacy systems.
Conduct product research and support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) activities to independently identify appropriate security solutions.
Assist with leading the development of system concepts, contribute to the capability phase of the systems development lifecycle, and translate technology and environmental conditions, including laws and regulations, into system security designs and processes.
Assist with leading the development and documentation of security architectures, roadmaps, and investments.
Oversee the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Cyber Security Engineers.
Collaborate with government customers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners.
Analyze requirements and contribute to technical solutions in a mission-driven environment.
Contribute to systems engineering, integration, and evaluation efforts across the lifecycle.
Support technical planning, risk identification, and system improvement initiatives.
Manage assigned tasks and multiple priorities, delivering quality work under deadlines.
Comply with security requirements, including handling classified information in secure environments.