Systems Security Engineer

SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER (RDTE)

Bowhead is seeking a Systems Security Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. Role will develop requirements from project inception to conclusion for a particular subject matter area. Will analyze actual and predictable operational activities of a military, governmental, or business system to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision making or resource allocation.  

Essential functions will include but are not limited to:

• Utilizing modeling and measuring techniques, mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, and other necessary techniques.

• Provides integral support in the requirements determination, conceptualization, design, development, testing, verification, and documentation of modeling and simulation-based decision support system applications.

• Ability to analyze Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning results.

• Ability to assess technical and non-technical security controls to determine compliance

• Maintain Acknowledgement and Compliance Records for the Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) Reporting System as directed by the Government.

• Knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies, and standards is preferred.

• High School diploma or bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance ManagerialTechnical Level II certification requirements at time of employment.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or managing DoD and DoN IA Portfolios is desired

• Prefer a working knowledge of STIG Viewer, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) reporting and understanding of Compliance Task Orders (CTO)s

• Knowledge of RDT&E and/or tactical systems

• Knowledge of Interim Authority to Test (IATT)

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds 
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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