Systems Security Engineer

UIC Alaska • Dahlgren, VA

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About The Position

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Systems Security Engineer to support a specific government program as an Information Assurance Security Engineer (IASE). The engineer will become familiar with the program’s systems and technology, documentation, and system architecture drawings. The role includes developing information assurance documentation, coordinating vulnerability assessments, and working closely with the IASE, system administrators, system engineers, and system developers.

Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of DoD security and information assurance requirements in DoDI 8500.2 and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG).
• Knowledge of basic to advanced UNIX and Windows system administration.
• Current knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies and standards.
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Experience with security assessment tools such as Nessus.
• Experience with security control implementation and testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must currently hold a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to meet the Top Secret clearance requirement at this location.
• Must be able to lift up to 15–25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time, and periodically twist, bend, and squat.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop information assurance documentation, including Platform Information Technology (PIT) designation requests, PIT Risk Assessment requests, and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) plans.
• Create Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate host and network vulnerability assessments with system administrators and develop strategies to mitigate discrepancies.
• Closely support and interact with the IASE, system administrators, system engineers, and system developers.
• Become familiar with the program systems and technology, documentation, and system architecture drawings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED