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Leidos · 2 days ago

Information Assurance Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$101K/yr - $183K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Serve as a primary information system security engineer (ISSE) for Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Assist in the development and review of ATO submissions and coordinate all updates and corrections to assessment and authorization (A&A) artifacts.

Evaluate software and hardware during pre-acquisition phases to determine its ability to meet minimum security requirements based on NIST SP 800-53 Rev4 security controls.

Author, review, coordinate and submit cybersecurity authorization required artifacts to eMASS (including change requests) to achieve milestones such as Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and ATO in accordance with the project schedule.

Support conducting cybersecurity authorization activities to comply with all current Cybersecurity and IA manuals, instructions, and guides within the DoDI 8500.01, DON 5239, and Marine Corps ECSM’s.

Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations.

Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solution (i.e., Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) compliance dashboards, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoints.

Coordinate with local administrators to troubleshoot and elevate patching issues in a timely manner in order to meet patch compliance timelines.

Assist with the implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components.

Independently develop and maintain system security documentation, including drafting, reviewing, editing and recommending guidance for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures (TTP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Score Card.

Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity statuses, including preparing briefing materials. Work closely with government Cyber team to support ATO conditions and requirements.

Support site visits / audits, including System Readiness Reviews (SRR).

Ensure secure, effective and efficient operation of network systems, architecture, and topology.

Assist with the development and application of business processes to ensure they have the appropriate level of security.

Participate in strategic network, security, and operations new technology planning.

As a cybersecurity authorization services security expert, assist the engineering managers in employing approved defense-in-depth principles and practices (e.g., defense-in-multiple places, layered defenses, and security robustness).

Discuss and document the Ports, Protocols and Services (PPS) to include ensuring the dataflows are accurate, CAL boundaries crossed are compliant, and registrations with the AO are completed per DODI 8551.1.

Qualification

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DoD Secret ClearanceSecurity certificationDOD 8570 IAT level IIDOD 8570 IAT level IIIRMF stepsSTIGsSecurity controlMITRE ATTACKTechnical mitigationsEMASSCybersecurity toolsDoD networksFISMAInformation assuranceCybersecurity assessmentVulnerability scanningIntegrationTestingData analyticsSecurity operationsA&A processesNIST instructionsSystem Security PlansSecurity monitoringSecurity complianceSecurity EngineeringSecurity ArchitectureVulnerability AssessmentIncident ManagementVulnerability Management

Required

B.S. Degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, EE, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Must be a US Citizen and DoD Secret Clearance

Hold an active security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II

Must be able to obtain a DOD 8570 IAT level III or higher

Must have complete understanding of the RMF steps, especially Steps 4 through Steps 7

Ability to identify upon review of a system authorization boundary and its components to identify all applicable STIGs

Ability to decompose a security control/security check and ensure the provided artifact and test result satisfies said control/AP/check

Understanding of techniques and tactics used to exploit systems (MITRE ATTACK) to determine risk and possible mitigations

Ability to understand technical mitigations/know resources to identify proper mitigating factors

Experience with eMASS to include control inheritance, TR Import, and POAM import functionality

Hands-on experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools

Hands-on experience in working with DoD networks

Experience in FISMA and other information assurance assurance-related compliance reporting

Attention to detail is a must

Ability to multi-task, self-assign work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Analytical, communication and troubleshooting skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a virtual team, including the ability to clearly articulate status and present to both customers and program leadership

Experience in one of the following areas: cybersecurity assessment, vulnerability scanning, integration and testing, data analytics or security operations

Experience leading cybersecurity tasks and collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and team members

Knowledge of cybersecurity assessment and authorization (A&A) and associated processes, procedures, and activities in accordance with DoDID 8500.01, DoDI 8551.01, and other applicable NIST instructions, guidelines

Experience supporting the formal Cybersecurity/IA testing required by government accrediting authorities and preparing System Security Plans

Communication abilities, both verbal and written, including business writing on complex topics. Able to reach out across different teams and disciplines to include internal/external stakeholders

Understanding of supporting security initiatives, conducting security monitoring, reporting and maintaining security compliance following security regulations and policies

Knowledge of Security Engineering and Architecture, Assessment and Authorization, Vulnerability Assessment, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, and Policy and Program Development

Motivated self-starter with ability to lead and work in a matrix organization and communicate effectively with peers and program leadership