Cyber Security Systems Engineer

About the role

The Information Technology Services Division, located in the Enterprise Operations Office of The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University, is seeking a Cyber Security Systems Engineer for their high security Special Program environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures
• Maintain monitoring of all ARL Special Program networks and provide a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents
• Support systems engineering and systems administration for ARL Special Programs networks
• Respond independently to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units within the Special Program environment
• Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
• Oversee the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations and maintain compliance documentation
• Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures targeting specific goals

Requirements

• An active TS/SCI security clearance with Counter-Intelligence poly
• Current Security+ CE or CISSP certification, or other security related certification (CASP+, CySA+, or similar)
• Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment
• Operating and providing systems administration and support in a high-security research computing environment
• Operational experience, in a government-regulated environment, with familiarity in security/event log auditing, definition and interpretation of audit requirements
• Security plan development and/or continuous monitoring for compliance with security plans in a government-regulated environment
• Linux endpoint configuration and security in a government-regulated environment
• Windows and Linux operating system administration and secure configuration in a government-regulated environment
• Experience with Cisco network infrastructure (switch, router, firewall) configuration, hardening, and security in a government-regulated environment
• Vulnerability scanning and mitigation utilizing Nessus, ACAS, SCC, and STIG viewer in a government-regulated environment
• Experience with VMWare and management of Virtual Machines in a government-regulated environment
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to multitask, work effectively independently, as part of a team, and across multiple teams in various disciplines
• Task and project leadership qualities, to include peer mentoring, progress reporting, ownership of responsibility, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber and Information Security, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• Preferred: Additional vendor, cloud, or technology certifications
• Preferred: Assessment and Authorization with experience using RMF in a government-regulated environment
• Preferred: Knowledge and application of NIST 800-53, ICD 503, Department of Defense Directives, and regulatory requirements in a government-regulated environment
• Preferred: Experience with SEIM management or use for analysis using Splunk in a government-regulated environment

Skills

• Effective problem solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask, work effectively independently, as part of a team, and across multiple teams in various disciplines
• Task and project leadership qualities, to include peer mentoring, progress reporting, ownership of responsibility, etc.

Benefits

• Salary range: $92,100.00 - $174,708.00
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses and children

Pay

$92,100.00 - $174,708.00

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position in Reston, VA. Remote telework is not supported under the associated contract/s.