Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Remote

Description:

Seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts for identified security concerns

Evaluate proposed changes or additions to information systems/applications, analyzing potential effects and side effects in advance

Implement and maintain security-related software to detect malicious code, viruses, and intruders (hackers)

Work with the information System Owners, and various client stakeholders to ensure annual security assessments are completed on time

Periodically verify security features and operating controls are functional and effective

Ensure information systems and applications are compliant as mandated by appropriate Federal, Department, and Agency Regulations and Policies

Advise information System Owners and client contacts on security matters for various applications

Perform Fortify scans for each proposed non-MUMPS build and enter critical deficiencies into Rational as test defects for developer remediation and retesting.

Perform Risk Assessments for each build using RiskVision.Review software application and/or eMASS requirements to assure that the applicable security requirements are identified, and the scope and complexity of the requirements are estimated and prioritized into the backlog as applicable.

Evaluate software products developed to determine if they are compliant with security standards.Complete, submit and coordinate successful Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) for each product and/or build.

Create, modify, and post all required security artifacts.

Create and manage VA applications and the implementation and maintenance each system's Authority to Operate (ATO), including all VA required security documents and processes.

Required Skills:

Experience in IT system auditing, security controls assessment, system documentation, system and application vulnerability scanning and assessment

Possess technical knowledge and expertise needed to manage all security aspects of information systems/applications daily

Experience with government compliance, including FISMA, and FedRAMP

Knowledge and hands-on experience with IT architecture and design (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, virtual private networking, virus protection technologies, LAN/WAN design, and/or general internetworking technologies)

Experience with monitoring security controls supporting comprehensive compliance programs and an understanding of cloud computing services and deployment architecture

Ability to clearly articulate technical requirements and other information in written documentation

Work with minimal supervision, set priorities, and while maintaining attention to detail and quality

Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills: able to multi-task, work individually in a team.Must be able to handle stress in a professional manner

Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.


Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Desired Skills:

Prior experience supporting the IT infrastructure and application operations of the VA Financial Services Center

Excellent verbal communication skills

Outstanding written skills for preparing reports and briefing

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines: computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline.

10 year of relevant experience OR 20 years of relevant experience may be substituted for education

VA IT programs experience

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About HigherEchelon, Inc.

HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) organizational performance consulting firm with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence.

HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more. For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized.

By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled:

HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. HigherEchelon, Inc. participates in E-Verify.