Cyber Security Project Engineer

Armison Tech is a minority owned small business, established in 2012, located in the Northern Virginia area. We're a company predominantly focused on cyber security for our government customers yet our expertise in other areas include big data analytics, instructional design, information management, and computer network infrastructure. We invest in our employees careers by participating in cutting edge cyber security training and attending industry leading conferences. As a small business we offer flexibility and powerful benefits supporting our most important assets, our employees and their families.

Armison Tech is constantly searching for exceptionally qualified technology professionals who would make a great addition to our team. Our staff, just like our clients and the work we do, is what makes Armison Tech a truly effective partner. As we help each of our new employees make adjustments to our operational methods, we make sure every professional is able to handle the workload of each project by resolving any relevant concerns or issues they may have relating to this recent career shift.

Our hiring process seeks to accentuate the raw talent and skill-set of our team members. Along with the importance of experience and education, Armison Tech looks for the superior analytical and communication ability that separates our employees from what we’ve seen while working with some similar companies. Individuals we employ must have a demonstrated ability to excel in high-pressure situations which have a real impact on the modern world so we can continue to keep pace with the competition and the evolving fields of technology.

Currently we have an immediate need to add an experienced:

Cyber Security Project Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA (on-site client environment)
Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph
Compensation: Competitive, Excellent Benefits

Only applicants with the active required security clearance and are U.S. Citizens will be reviewed.

You will be an integral part of an in-depth penetration testing focused effort, in support of enterprise cyber security equities. This role requires support specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking in order to target, assess, and exploit the vulnerabilities of information systems. The purpose of this effort is to provide senior decision making stakeholders with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Must maintain active/current TS/SCI with a polygraph clearance.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing IT systems for cyber security vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in cyber security or a related IT field, and experience with cyber security penetration testing.
• Experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing.
• Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques.
• Working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms.
• Previous experience performing network security analysis, and analyzing network architectures.
• Experience using network management tools, and developing risk management methodologies.
• Experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design (specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors), as well as experience analyzing test results to develop risk mitigation and threat mitigation plans.
• Previous hands-on experience designing, testing, and implementing complex Windows installations.
• Desired Certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Global Information Assurance Certified Penetration Testing (GPEN)

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Armison Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.