Security Engineer (Senior)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing support and documentation for a program, organization, system or enclave’s information assurance program and security related audits.
• Also responsible for active participation in a multidisciplinary systems engineering team, applying fundamental systems security understanding, skills, expertise, and experience to develop a system that satisfies organizational mission and or business requirements, including stakeholder protection needs and security requirements.
• The information systems security engineer is expected to have expertise and experience in multiple areas such as protection needs assessment, requirements elicitation, security architecture, threat assessment, computer security, communication security, networking, security technologies, hardware and software development, test and evaluation, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and supply chain risk management. 

• The Contractor shall develop, modify, implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to safeguard the EDAS IT Portfolio and maintain compliance guidelines for system and information security. This includes any new compliance mandates set by external entities, such as Executive Orders, DOJ policies, and FISMA requirements.

• Actively monitor systems and respond in the event of a security incident through a documented and approved system security plan

• Support the management of systems security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security software

• Conduct monthly vulnerability scans, monthly Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) creation, implement patches, ensure controls are reviewed, adhered to, and modified as needed

• Meet regularly with stakeholder teams to coordinate responses to the vulnerabilities and risks identified in the scans and POAMs

• Support Government personnel obtain and/or maintain system Authority to Operate (ATO) status requiring compliance with the requirements. All activities and documentation will be managed in Risk Vision, Xacta, and/or a similar systems

• Act as a subject mater expert for all information and system security related maters, advising Government personnel of best practices/solutions and documenting all aspects of the security program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in application/system development support and security architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or similar or equivalent specialized experience (1 year of education = 1.5 years of experience).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with Agile ATO process
• Experience with RiskVision, Xacta and JCAM

We are seeking Top Secret cleared Security Engineer (Senior) to join our team. 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.

This team is responsible for providing IT product lifecycle management, technical expertise, and support for the development and operations lifecycle. The team is engaged in the operation and enhancement of over 80 existing IT applications, including several new applications developed annually. Team activities cover information systems operations, information systems development and modernization, and IT security.

The operation of existing applications and new application initiatives are critical to the success of the mission. Additionally, thousands of personnel in the law enforcement, intelligence, legal, and administrative communities use these services on a daily basis to perform mission-critical work. These applications require responsive, effective, and specialized technical expertise to limit disruption to operations.

TekSynap offers 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: Huntsville AL
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday (typical shift is between 8am-5pm EST)
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret Clearance

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

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.