Leading Path Consulting
Cyber Security Project Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly required
Leading Path Consulting, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Cyber Security Project Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly required
ISSO (McLean, Chantilly, or Warrenton location) Members of the ISSO team support our work on assessment and authorization (A&A) of critical systems, detection of adversary behavior, and improving the defensive posture of our customer's information systems. The successful candidate will use various tools and methodologies to evaluate the state of systems and applications for vulnerabilities, verify protection against adversary intent, and evaluate cyber security processes to protect and defend against our adversaries. Responsibilities
Support assessment and authorization (A&A) of critical systems Detect adversary behavior and improve the defensive posture of customer information systems Evaluate systems and applications for vulnerabilities using relevant tools and methodologies Verify protection against adversary intent and assess cyber security processes Document processes and procedures in CONOPS, system security, contingency, configuration management, and related plans Facilitate customer concurrences required for risk-based decisions and waivers Qualifications
10+ years or relevant degree plus 5 years of demonstrated cybersecurity expertise Ability to work closely with stakeholders, developers, and external teams including customer security managers (ISSMs), organizational leadership, and key personnel Identify requirements for documentation for system categorization, the System Security Plan, and systems risk assessment as required under NIST 800-53/53A Assess system compliance with NIST requirements, identify weaknesses, and evaluate planned remedial actions Support control implementation assessment and reporting and monitoring processes using cyber security and assessment management systems Understanding of perimeter controls (firewalls), access control mechanisms, and network architectures Strong understanding of methodologies for researching and documenting software and hardware vulnerabilities Skilled in cross-team collaboration and effective communication to fulfill specific accreditation requirements Strong verbal and written communication within a team context Ability to work within fast-paced customer environments Experience documenting processes and procedures in CONOPS, system security, contingency, configuration management, and other plans Demonstrated ability to facilitate customer concurrences required for risk-based decisions requiring waivers Experience assisting the customer with decisions impacting the security posture and compliance of their systems and networks per NIST 800-53 and revisions Preferred
Knowledge of the customer’s organization, their network systems and infrastructure, processes and procedures, and request/approval tools Experience with scripting/programming languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python) Ability and knowledge of network/packet analysis (Wireshark, TCPDump) Proficiency in Linux, Windows, and TCP/IP networking Experience with vulnerability and risk assessment tools such as Elasticsearch or Splunk SIEMs, Rapid7 Nexpose, and IDS/IPS monitoring Benefits
Vacation: 5 weeks of accrued paid vacation per year Holidays: Paid holidays as published annually by the Office of Personnel Management Health benefits: 100% paid for health benefits (as described) 401k: 6% contribution Training reimbursement: Approved training and education expenses reimbursed Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Technology, Information and Internet Note: This job description is provided for informational purposes and reflects current expectations. Eligibility and benefits may vary by location and period.
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ISSO (McLean, Chantilly, or Warrenton location) Members of the ISSO team support our work on assessment and authorization (A&A) of critical systems, detection of adversary behavior, and improving the defensive posture of our customer's information systems. The successful candidate will use various tools and methodologies to evaluate the state of systems and applications for vulnerabilities, verify protection against adversary intent, and evaluate cyber security processes to protect and defend against our adversaries. Responsibilities
Support assessment and authorization (A&A) of critical systems Detect adversary behavior and improve the defensive posture of customer information systems Evaluate systems and applications for vulnerabilities using relevant tools and methodologies Verify protection against adversary intent and assess cyber security processes Document processes and procedures in CONOPS, system security, contingency, configuration management, and related plans Facilitate customer concurrences required for risk-based decisions and waivers Qualifications
10+ years or relevant degree plus 5 years of demonstrated cybersecurity expertise Ability to work closely with stakeholders, developers, and external teams including customer security managers (ISSMs), organizational leadership, and key personnel Identify requirements for documentation for system categorization, the System Security Plan, and systems risk assessment as required under NIST 800-53/53A Assess system compliance with NIST requirements, identify weaknesses, and evaluate planned remedial actions Support control implementation assessment and reporting and monitoring processes using cyber security and assessment management systems Understanding of perimeter controls (firewalls), access control mechanisms, and network architectures Strong understanding of methodologies for researching and documenting software and hardware vulnerabilities Skilled in cross-team collaboration and effective communication to fulfill specific accreditation requirements Strong verbal and written communication within a team context Ability to work within fast-paced customer environments Experience documenting processes and procedures in CONOPS, system security, contingency, configuration management, and other plans Demonstrated ability to facilitate customer concurrences required for risk-based decisions requiring waivers Experience assisting the customer with decisions impacting the security posture and compliance of their systems and networks per NIST 800-53 and revisions Preferred
Knowledge of the customer’s organization, their network systems and infrastructure, processes and procedures, and request/approval tools Experience with scripting/programming languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python) Ability and knowledge of network/packet analysis (Wireshark, TCPDump) Proficiency in Linux, Windows, and TCP/IP networking Experience with vulnerability and risk assessment tools such as Elasticsearch or Splunk SIEMs, Rapid7 Nexpose, and IDS/IPS monitoring Benefits
Vacation: 5 weeks of accrued paid vacation per year Holidays: Paid holidays as published annually by the Office of Personnel Management Health benefits: 100% paid for health benefits (as described) 401k: 6% contribution Training reimbursement: Approved training and education expenses reimbursed Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Technology, Information and Internet Note: This job description is provided for informational purposes and reflects current expectations. Eligibility and benefits may vary by location and period.
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