Senior Information Assurance/Security Engineer

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security.

Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. The salary range for this position is $160K - $180K. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!

This position will be based at Reston, VA

Responsibilities:

• Learn, operate, and administer Xacta IA Manager Software Suite.
• Ensure technical security benchmarks are maintained. Analyze Xacta system Nessus scans, conduct remediation/system patching and installation of security patches.
• Provide quality customer support. Interact daily in person, via email and phone conversations with a large user base to provide Xacta software and Risk Management Framework support.
• Develop workflow templates to align with customer business processes and practices.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operational performance and streamline customer Risk Management Framework workflow processes.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 - 7 years’ experience
• Must possess IAT LVL II AND one of the DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certifications such as: CEH, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification prior to start date
• Hiring preference will be given to candidates with an additional AWS Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification
• Experience STIG'ing enterprise systems
• AWS/C2S Linux experience
• Experience conducing system patching (security patch, upgrades)
• Experience analyzing Nessus scans and conducting remediations actions
• Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues.
• User/Administrator experience with one of the following highly desired: Xacta, Archer, eMASS, or other enterprise Cyber Risk Management tool
• Experience with querying Database Management Systems such as MSSQL or PostgreSQL highly desired.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PHP, Python, or Apache Velocity highly desired.
• Ability to develop Java Script Object Notation (JSON) API Solutions highly desired.
• Configuration Management & basic IT Systems Administration experience required.
• Risk Management Framework cloud security requirements highly desired.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work tasks autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability to work with staff located in geographically disparate areas.
• A professional attitude regarding attention to detail and customer service and excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail with an emphasis on high quality of deliverables

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.