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Bowhead

Systems Security Engineer

Bowhead · King George County, Virginia, United States · $110K–$130K/yr

Professional Services · 1,001-5,000 employees

20 h ago
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Systems Security Engineer will develop security requirements and analyze operational activities to support decision-making and resource allocation. Responsibilities include performing security assessments, managing compliance records, and utilizing engineering methods to verify system security.

What they look for

Systems Security STIGs SCAP ACAS VRAM DoD 8570 Information Assurance PKI IAVM eMASS Compliance Auditing Vulnerability Management Modeling and Simulation Technical Documentation Risk Management Security Controls

Requirements

Candidates must possess 3-5 years of experience and meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Managerial/Technical Level II certification requirements. An active Top Secret security clearance and US citizenship are mandatory for this role.

Full description

Overview

SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER (RDTE)

Bowhead is seeking a Systems Security Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. Role will develop requirements from project inception to conclusion for a particular subject matter area. Will analyze actual and predictable operational activities of a military, governmental, or business system to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision making or resource allocation.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include but are not limited to:

  • 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.
  • Knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies, and standards is preferred.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree highly desired.
  • 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.

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • 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

Targeted salary range is $110,000 to $130,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must currently hold an active Top Secret security clearance. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Top Secret clearance at this location.

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