Principal Systems Security Engineer

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years’ experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
DoDI 8570.01-M IAT Level II or Level III Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
Experience with security features and/or vulnerability analysis of various operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies
Proven experience with embedded systems security (real-time embedded systems architecture)
Experience in Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and experience implementing DoD and Federal IA certification and accreditation processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated documentation and experience with NIST 800-53 RMF, as described in NIST Special Publication 800-37
Experience with security systems engineering involving various computer hardware and software S/W operating system and application solutions in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations.

Implement security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; developing security architecture and requirements, and design architecture artifacts, plans, and policies
Support and develop Risk Management Framework (RMF) documents and controls validation testing for Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations
Perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results
Conduct cybersecurity audits to ensure appropriate implementation and compliance of the security posture of the system.

Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD TOP SECRET level clearance
Familiar with NSA Type 1 certification process
Familiar with Program Protection Plan (PPP) DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39
Experience working on U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance Engineer subject matter experienced professional
Familiar with cloud and/or virtualization technologies
Experience with IT and/or network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account administration best practices for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and CISCO Systems
Experience with usage of information security toolsets including anti-virus, Vulnerability Assessment, HIDS/ NIDS, host-based or endpoint security solutions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and centralized auditing resources.