Information System Security Officer / Cybersecurity Engineer

• Guide development of Cybersecurity policy, requirements, engineering, and certification and accreditation aligned to DoD standards.
• Process systems through the Risk Management Framework and manage records in eMASS.
• Translate security policies and requirements into configuration and application implementation details for accreditation.
• Perform network and host vulnerability scans, analyze results, and document residual risk.
• Operate vulnerability scanners such as ACAS and Nessus.
• Manage patching through tools such as WSUS, Update Expert, SMS, and McAfee ESM.
• Administer and tune Firewalls/IPS, IDS, application firewalls, and web content filtering solutions.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tooling (Batch, Bash, NSIS, Python) to patch and secure network devices, operating systems, and appliances.
• Execute incident handling processes and analyze scan data for remediation.
• Implement and enforce security policies across the enterprise environment.

• At least 4 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• Hands-on experience with DoD RMF, eMASS, and accreditation processes.
• Proficiency with vulnerability scanners such as ACAS and Nessus.
• Experience with patch management tools including WSUS, Update Expert, SMS, or McAfee ESM.
• Experience with Firewalls/IPS, IDS, application firewalls, and web content filtering.
• Experience scripting in Batch, Bash, NSIS, or Python for security and patch automation.
• Experience executing incident handling and analyzing scan outputs.
• Ability to implement and enforce enterprise security policies.
• Active Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• CISSP certification.

Education Requirements:

• BA or BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70.00 to $75.00/hr. w2, Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

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Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.