Cybersecurity Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct system security engineering and Risk Management Framework (RMF) security authorizations actions developing assessment and authorization (A&A) body of evidence (BOE) documentation, coordinating, and collaborating cybersecurity evaluation actions. 
• Carry out system authorization actions to include system categorization, security control implementation and assessment, validation coordination and collaboration. 
• Provide system owner system security status and project progress reports. 
• Author, review, and submit cybersecurity documentation for information system authorizations, encryption evaluation, and cybersecurity best practices white papers. 
• Utilize MS office products to develop documentation and web-based cybersecurity and system authorization collaboration applications (MCCAST) to store documents, evaluate system controls and collaborate with security authorization personnel within and outside of the organization. 
• Provide consultation to government customer regarding system encryption capabilities and requirements, RMF policies and regulations, continuous monitoring, and system authorization projects. 
• Conduct self-assessments using Vulnerability Assessment Tools (SCC, Nessus, DISA STIG Checklists) to develop reports and evaluate system security posture. 
• Develop, update, and track system authorization activities for security authorization projects using Microsoft Project. 
• Conduct risk assessments and risk scoring using Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Developed test reports listing the actions taken to test systems and cybersecurity test results. 
• Develop and implement continuous monitoring programs used to conduct annual security reviews, self-assessments, security controls review, and system security posture reporting. 
• Review, interpret, and implement policy for GBAD systems. 
• Develop and manage system authorization project management sheets and tasks. Map required tasks to accomplish system authorization. Track task completion and update project sheet accordingly. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering and securing DoD system 
• Minimum DoD IAT Level II certification required (i.e. CompTIA Security+) 
• In depth understanding of computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies 
• In depth understanding and experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF), and the implementation of cybersecurity boundary defense techniques 
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations 

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team supporting our NGA customer in Springfield, VA. 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location:  WASHINGTON METRO AREA (WMA)     
• Type of environment: Office  
• Noise level: Low  
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.  
• Amount of Travel: 30% within WMA 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship 

Clearance requirement: TS/SCI CI Poly 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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