Systems Security Engineer

Bowhead • Dahlgren, VA

4d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a Systems Security Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. This role involves developing requirements from project inception to conclusion for a specific subject matter area. The engineer will analyze operational activities of military, governmental, or business systems to provide a quantitative, rational basis for decision-making and resource allocation. Essential functions include utilizing modeling and measuring techniques, mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, and other necessary techniques. The position provides integral support in the requirements determination, conceptualization, design, development, testing, verification, and documentation of modeling and simulation-based decision support system applications. The role requires the ability to analyze Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning results, as well as assess technical and non-technical security controls to determine compliance. The engineer will also maintain Acknowledgement and Compliance Records for the Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) Reporting System as directed by the Government. Knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies and standards is preferred.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance ManagerialTechnical Level II certification requirements at time of employment.
• Must currently hold an active Top Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for a Top Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree highly desired.
• Knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies, and standards is preferred.
• Experience with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or managing DoD and DoN IA Portfolios is desired
• Prefer a working knowledge of STIG Viewer, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) reporting and understanding of Compliance Task Orders (CTO)s
• Knowledge of RDT&E and/or tactical systems
• Knowledge of Interim Authority to Test (IATT)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Utilizing modeling and measuring techniques, mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, and other necessary techniques.
• Provides integral support in the requirements determination, conceptualization, design, development, testing, verification, and documentation of modeling and simulation-based decision support system applications.
• Ability to analyze Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning results.
• Ability to assess technical and non-technical security controls to determine compliance
• Maintain Acknowledgement and Compliance Records for the Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) Reporting System as directed by the Government.

What This Job Offers

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