Cyber Security Specialist IV

Overview:

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a seasoned Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our diverse Information Assurance team supporting the Intelligence Community at our Herndon, VA office.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will be expected to:

• Design and implement safety measures and controls. Monitor network activity to identify vulnerable points. Address privacy breaches and malware threats.
• Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and Information Assurance documentation for multiple analytic and mission systems across all CLINs
• Generate and maintain the complete security Body of Evidence (BoE) while leading the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all multiple information systems
• Author, complete and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) within XACTA
• Develop the Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and the Security Test Plan (STP) procedures within Xacta.
• Analyze existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
• Prepare reports and action plans if a security breach does occur
• Monitor the network and provide early warning of abnormalities or problems
• Communicate the system status and keep users informed of downtime or changes to the system
• Experience working with software developers and architects to understand security requirements
• Experience guiding the application developers on security policy, identifying security requirements, providing technical guidance for the satisfaction of requirements
• Experience creating and managing the plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and working with project managers and engineers to develop schedules and engineering actions that mitigate open findings
• Experience supporting the Continuous Monitoring of operational systems; experience monitoring and auditing operational systems for proper use
• Log Review/Analysis using SIEM tools (Splunk, etc.)
• Vulnerability Analysis and Review (ACAS, Prisma, SonarQube, JFrog X-Ray, GitLab Code Quality)
• DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer experience

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• 9+ years supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes and documentation using RMF, BS degree; 7 years of experience with a masters; an additional 4 years of experience required in lieu of a degree
• Hands-on experience to validate control implementations and test procedures
• Knowledge of current security risks and protocols
• Willingness to work outside of standard hours if circumstances require
• DoD Approved 8140 Baseline Certifications (eg, Security+) certifications
• RMF, Xacta experience
• TS/SCI with Poly
• Work 100% onsite in a secure environment
• Must be indoc'd to start

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with AWS/Google cloud-hosted information systems or applications
• Experience working with Containerized Systems or Applications
• Experience working with Redhat or CentOS Linux operating systems
• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment and tool chain