Cyber Security Engineer

Staffed4U•Chantilly, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to support a mission-critical cyber security program in Chantilly, Virginia. This role supports enterprise cyber security initiatives by leading Assessment & Authorization (A&A) efforts, continuous monitoring, cyber risk management, vulnerability assessments, and cyber security engineering activities across a complex enterprise environment. The successful candidate will work closely with government stakeholders, system owners, engineers, and external partners to maintain secure, accredited systems while helping develop and deploy advanced cyber security capabilities. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that directly support national security missions.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: Cyber Security, Information Security (InfoSec), Cyber Security Engineering, Network Engineering.
Experience supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes.
Experience leading cyber security accreditation efforts for enterprise systems.
Experience assessing systems against information assurance policies and security regulations.
Experience coordinating and performing cyber security testing.
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools.
Experience analyzing and documenting testing results.
Experience developing risk assessments and certification reports.
Experience recommending mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
Experience preparing technical documentation including: SSPs, CONOPS, Test plans, Requirements documentation, System architecture documentation.
Experience decomposing functional requirements into technical solutions.
Experience evaluating existing systems and recommending corrective actions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and executive audiences.
Linux
Networking
Vulnerability Scanning
Log Analysis
Malware Detection
Incident Response
Risk Assessment
Cyber Security Engineering
Security Compliance
Security Documentation
Automation

Nice To Haves

Experience creating and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Experience with offensive cyber security techniques.
Experience supporting cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
Experience explaining technical procedures and cyber security processes to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

Support multiple enterprise IT systems through the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) lifecycle.
Perform continuous monitoring activities required to maintain system accreditation.
Develop and maintain cyber security documentation including: System Security Plans (SSPs), Continuous Monitoring Plans, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Security requirements, Test plans, Certification documentation.
Assess systems against information assurance policies and security regulations.
Perform vulnerability assessments and analyze vulnerability scan results.
Identify cyber threats, system vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Configure and maintain cyber security tools supporting: Vulnerability scanning, Log analysis, Malware detection, Incident response, Security automation.
Investigate security events and analyze system logs.
Collaborate with stakeholders to improve cyber security metrics and overall security posture.
Decompose customer requirements into technical solutions.
Participate in architecture reviews and technical boards.
Coordinate engineering projects, perform technical risk assessments, and resolve implementation challenges.
Provide Tier II and Tier III technical support in a 24x7 operational environment, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Communicate complex cyber security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
Paid birthday off
11 paid holidays, including floating holidays
10% employer 401(k) contribution
Professionally managed retirement plan with Vanguard investment options
Comprehensive medical coverage through Anthem, including: Platinum PPO (National), Gold PPO (National), Gold HMO, HSA-eligible High Deductible Health Plan
Employer-paid Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier
Employer-paid DeltaVision coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) available for eligible plans
Life & AD&D insurance equal to 2x annual salary (up to $400,000)
Short-Term Disability providing 60% of salary (up to $2,500 per week)
Long-Term Disability providing 60% of salary (up to $10,000 per month)
Voluntary Life & AD&D coverage available from $10,000 to $500,000 (up to five times annual salary)
Optional pet insurance through PetsBest
Up to $5,000 annually for certifications, degree programs, conferences, and professional training
Complimentary access to Udemy online learning
$1,000 annual technology reimbursement
$1,000 annual Lifestyle Savings Account
Discretionary annual profit sharing
Discretionary performance bonuses
New contract bonuses up to $10,000
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000
Employee discounts and rewards through the Working Advantage program