Senior Information Assurance/Security Engineer

About the role

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!

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

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k

Pay

$160K - $180K

Schedule

This position will be based at Reston, VA