Senior Information Assurance/Security Engineer

Hptech Inc.

Reston, VA, United States

6 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

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Tech stack

Xacta JavaScript (Programming Language) PHP (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Apache HTTP Server Software Suite Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Configuration Management Cyber Security Databases Linux

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JSON Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server Service Pack Scripting Cyber Threat Analysis Object Notation Nessus Api Management

Job description

Learn, operate, and administer Xacta IA Manager Software Suite.
Ensure technical security benchmarks are maintained. Analyze Xacta system Nessus scans, conduct remediation/system patching and installation of security patches.
Provide quality customer support. Interact daily in person, via email and phone conversations with a large user base to provide Xacta software and Risk Management Framework support.
Develop workflow templates to align with customer business processes and practices.
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operational performance and streamline customer Risk Management Framework workflow processes.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI Polygraph
Bachelor’s Degree and 5 - 7 years’ experience
Must possess IAT LVL III AND one of the DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certifications such as: CEH, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification prior to start date
Hiring preference will be given to candidates with an additional AWS Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification
Experience STIG’ing enterprise systems
AWS/C2S Linux experience
Experience conducing system patching (security patch, upgrades)
Experience analyzing Nessus scans and conducting remediations actions
Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues.
User/Administrator experience with one of the following highly desired: Xacta, Archer, eMASS, or other enterprise Cyber Risk Management tool
Experience with querying Database Management Systems such as MSSQL or PostgreSQL highly desired.
Experience with scripting languages such as PHP, Python, or Apache Velocity highly desired.
Ability to develop Java Script Object Notation (JSON) API Solutions highly desired.
Configuration Management & basic IT Systems Administration experience required.
Risk Management Framework cloud security requirements highly desired.
Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
Must have strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work tasks autonomously.
Demonstrated ability to work with staff located in geographically disparate areas.
A professional attitude regarding attention to detail and customer service and excellent organizational skills are required.
Ability to pay strict attention to detail with an emphasis on high quality of deliverables

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