AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 1 day ago
Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $189K/yr
8+ years expAMERICAN SYSTEMS is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer for a temporary position. The role involves conducting comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) security control assessments of DoD information systems, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures, and maintaining security documentation.
GovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals
Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan
Conduct reviews, audits, and technical inspections to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses and ensure that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional
Conduct security reviews in accordance with NIST guidelines, conduct security assessments, and conduct control testing to ensure that all relevant controls are thoroughly assessed
Ensure security policies, procedures, and recommendations comply with FISMA, NIST, and Organizational guidelines as well as technical best practices
Maintain security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation of assigned systems in accordance with the RMF
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8 - 10 years of related work experience
Cybersecurity certification at the DoDI 8140.02 intermediate level (Security+ for example)
Demonstrated experience with the DoD RMF process, specifically as it pertains to securing and accrediting boundaries within a DoD enclave
Advanced knowledge of DoD STIGS applicable to MS technology, MS Best Practices, and RedHat Linux technology
Experience working within a disciplined, process-based Configuration Management Framework
Experience in performing RMF security assessments
Experience creating and updating RMF security plans
Experience managing and mitigating system security risks
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Steckel
President & CEO
Peter Whitfield
Chief Financial Officer
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