SCI security clearance required

Power3 Solutions and Partnering Companies•Ft. Washington, MD

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About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of implementing various security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. This role requires a strong foundation in Linux engineering and containerization technologies, as well as proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within applications and data. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing security solutions in cloud environments and will be able to work collaboratively with other IT professionals to ensure the security of the organization's systems and data.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration.
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes. Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. IE: Bash, Python, Go, Rust
Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments.
Demonstrated experience in automating deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC).
Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience.
Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II Certification.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidate has a background in incident response and/or DevSecOps.
Possess one or more of the following certifications: AWS DevOps Professional, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA), Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP).

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage security solutions (Scanning, IDS/IPS, NIDS/NIPS, SIEM) in a hybrid environment.
Research and recommend technical solutions to various controls by understanding NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSSI 1253 & assist in developing policies, procedures and guidelines.
Lead the effort in closing out Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items that are associated with technology-related control items and findings.
Responsible for implementing security solutions within container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability assessments via implementing CI jobs to scan for various security defects such as SAST, DAST & container scanning.
Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies.
Collaborating with other IT professionals to ensure that security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's IT infrastructure.
Stay abreast of latest security threats, tools and techniques and recommend defense in depth strategies to mitigate risk to the organization.
Provide mentorship and guidance to the team on cybersecurity best practices and basic cyber hygiene.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits Medical Insurance (three CareFirst healthcare plans to choose from, Dental and Vision Insurance, 75% covered for employee/ 50% per dependant Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions $1500 individual/ $3000 family
Personal Insurance Benefits Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Paid Leave Employees receive 20 days of vacation/10 holidays built into hourly rate/ 5 days of sick time (currently used for snow, jury, bereavement)
Retirement Pre-tax 401k program including 6% company match 100% fully vested from eligibility date Eligible after 90 days of employment

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