Systems Security Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Company Description Job Description
Salary Range: 125K-145K
MAXISIQis seeking a System Security Engineer, who enjoys security work and possesses both deep and wide expertise in the security space. You will work as part of dynamic team keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and securing information systems. Qualified candidates will have a background in security and systems engineering. This is a full-time, onsite, day role,supporting operations in Lorton, VA.
What You Will Be Doing Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems and networks
Work closely with the ISSO, systems and network engineering teams to maintain architecture security posture
Research and investigate vulnerabilities and their impact to the system
Remediate and harden Windows and Linux virtual machines
Work with systems and network engineering teams to build asset repositories and asset scan policies
Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
Implement tools to assist in detection, prevention and analysis of security threats
Manage a comprehensive scanning strategy to identify vulnerabilities and confirm remediation
Work with and configure a variety of security tools such as Anti-Virus, IDS/IPS, SIEM technologies.
Automate security testing
Provide certification and accreditation support and RMF based continuous monitoring support
Configure and execute Nessus vulnerability and compliance scans
Configure and manage Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator
Ensure traceability of all vulnerabilities from raw assessment results to a system POA&M
Conduct vulnerability analysis to support mitigation and residual risk determination
Provide guidance and recommendations for continuous monitoring technologies, leveraging current available technologies and recommending solutions to address gaps
Qualifications
Required Experience Minimum of 6years of related experience
Proven work experience as a system security engineer orinformation security engineer
Experience in Windows and Linux operating system environments and scripting skills
Familiarity with network specific security toolsets, Suricata, iptables, Zeek, etc
Experience working withDISASecurity Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Experience building and executing Nessus scans
Experience working with Tenable's Security Center
Experience working with ePolicy Orchestrator
Possess working knowledge of theDoDCS policy requirements set forth inDoDI8500.01, "Cybersecurity," andDoDI8510.01, "Risk Management Framework (RMF) forDoDInformation Technology"
Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
Strong organizational skills and an ability to stay focused while managing multiple tasks concurrently
Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Detailed orientedClearance Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

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