UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies

Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release) (RDTE):
Bowhead is seeking an experienced Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release) to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer networking concepts and protocols, as well as network security methodologies. The Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release) will be responsible for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in security systems, conducting vulnerability scans, and applying system, network, and operating system hardening techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems.</li>
<li>Using DoD network analysis tools to identify vulnerabilities (e.g., ACAS, HBSS, etc.).</li>
<li>Conducting application vulnerability assessments.</li>
<li>Identifying systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data.</li>
<li>Sharing meaningful insights about the context of an organization’s threat environment that improve its risk management posture.</li>
<li>Applying cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release , authentication, non-repudiation).</li>
<li>Troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and working through resolution.</li>
<li>Performing impact/risk assessments.</li>
<li>Ability to identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data.</li>
<li>Ability to share meaningful insights about the context of an organization’s threat environment that improve its risk management posture.</li>
<li>Ability to cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).</li>
<li>Ability to apply host/network access controls (e.g., access control list).</li>
<li>Ability to use Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices and encryption.</li>
<li>Ability to protect a network against malware. (e.g., NIPS, anti-malware, restrict/prevent external devices, spam filters).</li>
<li>Must be able to troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and work through resolution.</li>
<li>Ability to develop insights about the context of an organization’s threat environment</li>
<li>Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
<li>High School Diploma required or bachelor's degree higly desired.</li>
<li>Three to five (3-5) years of relevant experience required</li>
<li>Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.</li>
<li>Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth &amp; concept of zero trust).</li>
<li>Knowledge of basic system, network, and OS hardening techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) tools and applications.</li>
<li>Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.</li>
<li>Knowledge of application vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems.</li>
<li>Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification requirements at time of hire.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Skills:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.</li>
<li>Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities list).</li>
<li>Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).</li>
<li>Knowledge of network traffic analysis methods.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Virtual Private Network (VPN) security.</li>
<li>Knowledge of transmission records (e.g., Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Networking (IR), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). paging, cellular, satellite dishes, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)), and jamming techniques that enable</li>
<li>transmission of undesirable information, or prevent installed systems from operating correctly.</li>
<li>Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML).</li>
<li>Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, Procedural Language/Structured Query Language [PL/SQL] and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, malicious code).</li>
<li>Knowledge of different classes of attacks (e.g., passive, active, insider, close-in, distribution attacks).</li>
<li>Knowledge of application security risks.</li>
</ul>
Physical Demands:
<ul>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds or more</li>
<li>Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time</li>
<li>Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically</li>
</ul>
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release)

Systems Security Engineer (Cybersecurity/Quarantine Release)

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