IA Cyber Security Engineer (TC2199) - Research Innovations Remote Bookmark Share Print 255 0 4

Listing Description

RII develops cutting-edge software for the government and military. We use agile development practices and user-centered design to create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems. We're breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world.

We are looking for a committed  Cyber Security Engineer to join our Tactical Command and Control LOB. You will solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Help manage large volumes of critical, real-time information about issues from global to local. Get s#it done

This role requires an ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
  • Lead security engineering tasks / project activities.  Recommend, design, develop, plan, deploy, implement, integrate, assess and test the hardening of  enterprise level security applications and tools
  • Serve as a security SME and architect to support implementation of cyber security designs and best practices while supporting software development teams
  • Ensure security solutions support requirements for security / threat analysis capabilities and work with security analysts to tune for improved detection and response capability
  • Provide security engineering support to develop and maintain a flexible security architecture; provide protection from unauthorized use of, or access to, the customer-managed network and networked assets; and protect all data residing on the network from intrusion, destruction, or compromise
  • Provide technical recommendations and oversight for system security upgrades, technical refreshes, and new builds per security requirements set by stakeholders
  • Continuously assess the security architecture to identify areas for improvement
  • Work directly with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and partner organizations, throughout the planning, designing, and deployment of secure applications and services
  • Provide executive level summary briefings, reports and technical deep dives with management
  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation and diagrams of the system architecture, configuration and processes associated with the environment (Body of Evidence)
  • Perform software hardening and assessments (e.g., DISA STIG checklists, NIST 800-53r5)

  • WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
  • BS in Computer Science, equivalent degree, or previous work experience
  • Experience with DoD Information Assurance (IA) hardening and compliance, i.e. RMF, DISA STIGs STIG & DSS security control implementation,  assessment and documentation
  • Proven  experience utilizing Splunk to create custom dashboards, reports and alerts
  • Proven Experience with security tools such as: Checkpoint CPES, Tenable (SC5), Cisco ISE, FireEye, Splunk, Palo Alto Firewalls, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Crowdstrike, Splunk Phantom, Microsoft G5 Security Suite (ex: Azure ATP, Defender ATP, etc.)
  • Competent on security guidance and specifications such as the RMF (NIST SP 800-37, DoD 85010.01, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, NIST 800-53r5 ) and related DoD and commercial security guidance
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
  • Competency designing, implementing and managing security tools and appliances (e.g. SIEM tool - Splunk) to perform continuous monitoring
  • Experience as a SME designing, implementing, and configuring security systems and controls
  • Experience working independently and collaboratively to troubleshoot and correct operational security issues
  • Conducted vulnerability scanning, recommend mitigation approaches, develop and maintain POA&Ms and reporting functions
  • At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

    We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

    It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community managers and regular community events.

    Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.
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