Cyber Security Specialist IV

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a seasoned Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our diverse Information Assurance team supporting the Intelligence Community at our Herndon, VA office.

The candidate will be expected to:
•       Design and implement safety measures and controls. Monitor network activity to identify vulnerable points. Address privacy breaches and malware threats.
•       Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and Information Assurance documentation for multiple analytic and mission systems across all CLINs
•       Generate and maintain the complete security Body of Evidence (BoE) while leading the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all multiple information systems
•       Author, complete and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) within XACTA
•       Develop the Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and the Security Test Plan (STP) procedures within Xacta.
•       Analyze existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
•       Prepare reports and action plans if a security breach does occur
•       Monitor the network and provide early warning of abnormalities or problems
•       Communicate the system status and keep users informed of downtime or changes to the system
•       Experience working with software developers and architects to understand security requirements
•       Experience guiding the application developers on security policy, identifying security requirements, providing technical guidance for the satisfaction of requirements
•       Experience creating and managing the plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and working with project managers and engineers to develop schedules and engineering actions that mitigate open findings
•       Experience supporting the Continuous Monitoring of operational systems; experience monitoring and auditing operational systems for proper use
•       Log Review/Analysis using SIEM tools (Splunk, etc.)
•       Vulnerability Analysis and Review (ACAS, Prisma, SonarQube, JFrog X-Ray, GitLab Code Quality)
•       DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer experience

Required Qualifications:
•       9+ years supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes and documentation using RMF, BS degree; 7 years of experience with a masters; an additional 4 years of experience required in lieu of a degree
•       Hands-on experience to validate control implementations and test procedures
•       Knowledge of current security risks and protocols
•       Willingness to work outside of standard hours if circumstances require
•       DoD Approved 8140 Baseline Certifications (eg, Security+) certifications
•       RMF, Xacta experience
•       TS/SCI with Poly
•       Work 100% onsite in a secure environment
•       Must be indoc'd to start

Desired Qualifications:
•       Experience working with AWS/Google cloud-hosted information systems or applications
•       Experience working with Containerized Systems or Applications
•       Experience working with Redhat or CentOS Linux operating systems
•       Experience working in a DevSecOps environment and tool chain