Technical Security Engineer - TS/SCI with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description Technical Security Engineer Xcelerate Solutions is seeking Technical Security Engineer to assist with the release of a state-of-the-art technology stack supporting a developing National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) program. In this position, you will work primarily at our office in Bethesda, MD to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure. You will be required to lean on your experience with security technologies and industry best practices while employing effective security solutions. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong cross functional collaboration in areas such as, but not limited to, development, product, and QA in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry. Location : Bethesda, MD/Hybrid Clearance : TS/SCI Responsibilities : Provide technical guidance to team members while employing security solutions Perform vulnerability scanning and produce documentation and reports to assist remediation Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures Provide operating system hardening and system patching guidance based on DISA STIGs and NIST publications Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution Provide support to other teams on the program on security related matters Maintain Elasticsearch/Kibana SIEM EDR tools Monitor tools, audit logs, and security logs Other duties as assigned; associated with and/or in support of your primary role or program mission Minimum Requirements : Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-4 years of prior relevant experience 3+ years of experience as a Technical Security Engineer or similar role Must possess an Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly Solid understanding of security best practices Experience vulnerability assessments and compliance testing Experience using Tenable Security Center and all components Experience with Agile practices Experience with technologies such as Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, VPCs, and public key infrastructure. Experience with designing proven security solutions. Experience supporting ATOs, PoAMs, etc. 8570 Level II certification Strong verbal and written communication skills Enthusiastic with the ability to work well on a team and a self-starter who can work on their own Preferred Qualifications CISSP Experience with OIDC or Oauth2 Experience with the Atlassian software suite Experience with any of the following technologies: Kubernetes, Rancher, or Cloudera CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitlabElasticsearchSalt or AnsibleActive DirectorySQL and NoSQL databases About Xcelerate Solutions : Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions () is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate's culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal's "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers ! Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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