Cyber Security Specialist IV

VTGHerndon, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a seasoned Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our diverse Information Assurance team supporting the Intelligence Community at our Herndon, VA office.

Requirements

  • 9+ years supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes and documentation using RMF, BS degree; 7 years of experience with a masters; an additional 4 years of experience required in lieu of a degree.
  • Hands-on experience to validate control implementations and test procedures.
  • Knowledge of current security risks and protocols.
  • Willingness to work outside of standard hours if circumstances require.
  • DoD Approved 8140 Baseline Certifications (eg, Security+) certifications.
  • RMF, Xacta experience.
  • TS/SCI with Poly.
  • Work 100% onsite in a secure environment.
  • Must be indoc'd to start.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with AWS/Google cloud-hosted information systems or applications.
  • Experience working with Containerized Systems or Applications.
  • Experience working with Redhat or CentOS Linux operating systems.
  • Experience working in a DevSecOps environment and tool chain.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement safety measures and controls.
  • Monitor network activity to identify vulnerable points.
  • Address privacy breaches and malware threats.
  • Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and Information Assurance documentation for multiple analytic and mission systems across all CLINs.
  • Generate and maintain the complete security Body of Evidence (BoE) while leading the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all multiple information systems.
  • Author, complete and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) within XACTA.
  • Develop the Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and the Security Test Plan (STP) procedures within Xacta.
  • Analyze existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements.
  • Prepare reports and action plans if a security breach does occur.
  • Monitor the network and provide early warning of abnormalities or problems.
  • Communicate the system status and keep users informed of downtime or changes to the system.
  • Experience working with software developers and architects to understand security requirements.
  • Experience guiding the application developers on security policy, identifying security requirements, providing technical guidance for the satisfaction of requirements.
  • Experience creating and managing the plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and working with project managers and engineers to develop schedules and engineering actions that mitigate open findings.
  • Experience supporting the Continuous Monitoring of operational systems; experience monitoring and auditing operational systems for proper use.
  • Log Review/Analysis using SIEM tools (Splunk, etc.).
  • Vulnerability Analysis and Review (ACAS, Prisma, SonarQube, JFrog X-Ray, GitLab Code Quality).
  • DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer experience.

Benefits

  • VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $175,000-$220,000 annually
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