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The DarkStar Group

Information Systems Security Engineer (TS/SCI + Poly) with Security

The DarkStar Group, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021

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Overview

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) in Chantilly, VA. This description provides an overview of the project, the company, and benefits.

The Project

The DarkStar Group's team provides tactical data engineering solutions. We embed Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and ETL Developers directly into intelligence analyst groups to be their go-to data wranglers. We develop new tools, code, and services to execute data engineering activities. Our engineers work to collect, process, and feed analytic tools, turning data into intelligence in response to immediate mission needs with direct impact on real-world situations. You will see your work used daily and have the opportunity to support a variety of Sponsor mission organizations and mission partner organizations. The work is high impact and fast-moving, with growing mission support. The environment is fast-paced, flexible, and open to innovation. The customer cares more about what you can do than years of experience, and work hours are typically flexible. The workspace is pleasant, with an excellent cafeteria.

Tech stack : Python (Pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, standard libraries, etc.), Python ML packages (NLP, Object Detection, etc.), Linux, AWS/C2S, Apache NiFi, Spark, pySpark, Hadoop, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Solr, Kibana, Neo4j, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Docker, Puppet, and more. This program operates in Chantilly, VA; McLean, VA; and various field offices in Northern VA. Remote work is not supported. A TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance is required (acceptable to this customer).

The Role

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) supports the client and team in defining security requirements, advises on, executes, and oversees cybersecurity and information assurance (IA) programs, authority to operate (ATO), accreditation and authorization (A&A), User Activity Monitoring (UAM), system security plans, and related activities.

Lead for automated security testing efforts leveraging Sponsor's enterprise scanning tools

Responsible for creation and delivery of the Monthly Vulnerability Scans

Responsible for creation and delivery of the Monthly Privileged Users and Admin report

Lead for ensuring systems are secure by protecting data and ensuring need-to-know

Responsible for working with the Tech team on creating any necessary POAMs

Assist PM with the Contract Security Plan

Coordinate with PM and Sponsor's Information System Security Manager and INFOSEC Program Council as necessary

Authors and maintains the program's System Security Plan (SSP) for A&A

Provide required security education and plan to sponsor for the program

Authors and maintains the program's Automated Information Systems (AIS) Plan

Required Skills 4–7 years' experience with:

Application security standards and processes

Accreditation and Authorization (A&A), including documentation, POAMs, and remediation

Application and data security requirements for authorities to develop and operate systems (ATD, ATO) such as encryption, role-based security, information assurance, and monitoring/auditing/reporting

Coordination with engineering teams to implement security requirements

Agile / Scrum

Why Choose The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, tackles challenging defense, intelligence, homeland security challenges to advance America's strategic position. We value collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and excellence. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and the opportunity to work on high-stakes challenges with brilliant people. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace adversaries and tackle entrenched national security issues worldwide. Our growing capabilities provide on-the-ground advantages for success. We believe employee success drives company success and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

Benefits

Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision; Health Savings Account with company contribution; Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays; Paid Parental Leave; 401(k) with generous company match; Training and Development Opportunities; Award Programs; Variety of Company Sponsored Events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations requests can be emailed or called in; a member of the HR team will respond within 2 business days. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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