Senior Security Engineer
Position Overview
This senior security engineer position is contingent upon award or funding and is fully onsite at the client location in Reston, Virginia. The role involves creating and maintaining IT security policies, architectures, standard operating procedures, and RMF security assessment activities.
Responsibilities
- Develop security assessment plans and conduct technical security assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls.
- Document assessment results and concurrent risk assessments in Security Assessment Reports.
- Produce POA&M reports detailing identified weaknesses, remediation actions, and criticality ratings.
- Provide multi‑discipline security administrative and technical support to IA RMF and Continuous Monitoring programs.
- Develop security authorization packages for newly developed systems.
- Coordinate assessment efforts with points of contact, working independently.
- Collaborate with system owners, security officers, developers, and IT operations to conduct system security categorizations.
- Develop initial system security plans and contingency plans aligned with organizational policies.
- Recommend preliminary POA&M remediation and apply security engineering principles.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment, and property.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system documentation.
- Strong understanding of NIST A&A/RMF guidelines and industry best practices.
- Information Assurance and Security certification preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands
The role is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Employees must be able to use hands to handle objects, reach with arms (occasionally above head), twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects, and lift/move up to 25 lb regularly (up to 50 lb occasionally). Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling is required, as is occasional sitting, climbing, or balancing. The work environment includes general office noise and may include warehouse, truck, or forklift noise.
Pay
The estimated pay range for this role is $110,000 to $150,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skill set, and experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible on the first day of hire)
- Company Life Insurance
- Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with immediate vesting
- Professional Development Assistance
- Legal Aid Assistance Program
- Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
- Personal Time Off and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Observance of Federal Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and Development Opportunities