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Job Summary:
Rampart Technologies Corporation is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer who will be a key resource within the team. The role involves delivering innovative Cyber Security solutions, performing vulnerability assessments, and providing technical guidance focused on information security architecture.
Responsibilities:
• SME on problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems
• Develop best practices for processes and standards that will better the system
• Perform vulnerability assessments using standardized tools (Nessus, DISA STIGs) and configuration updates as required to comply with security requirements.
• Track and fulfill liens associated with A&A activities as documented in the Plan of Actions and Milestones.
• Perform hardening of ops systems, COTS and open-source product
• Validate best practices in Penetration testing, Configuration analysis, and Security
• Prepare comprehensive security assessment testing documentation to validate applied security controls in support of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) testing. Generating/maintaining security accreditation artifacts associated with RMF process to include, but not limited to Security Requirements Traceability Matrix, Security Plans, Certification Test Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans)2
• Perform timely updates in accreditation DB
• Provide technical guidance focused on information security architecture.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Minimum of eight (3) years’ relevant experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required; ideally three (3+) years of direct experience in the same level/grade for like role.
• Techno functional knowledge of/experience in: Execution of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A process) in accordance with government requirements (e.g. ICD-503)
• Information systems security and continuous monitoring practices and how to assess their effectiveness per NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-53A.
• DCID 6/3, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and security controls assessment criteria/procedures
• Integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation concepts
• IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)
• Network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure [PKI])
• Security system design tools, methods, and techniques
• Relevant laws, policies, procedures, or governance as they relate to work that may impact critical infrastructure.
• TCP/IP networking technologies, Linux account administration, Linux folder permissions, Patch Management best practices on Operating Systems and applications, known vulnerabilities associated with Windows and Linux platforms.
• Continuous monitoring processes as outlined in NIST SP 800-137 appropriate for systems, leveraging existing tools, efforts, and incorporating new automation techniques.
• Virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare, Docker)
• OSI model and how specific devices and protocols interoperate, including knowledge of protocols, and services for common network traffic
• DoD/IC system security control requirements
• XACTA and SNOW
• Security testing and penetration tools that include Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Wireshark, Retina, Tripwire, etc…
• Hands on experience and proficiency with the full Microsoft Office Suite and tools such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio
• Self-starter/motivator
• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance required
• Current certification compliant with DoD 8570 IAM or IAT level 3OR obtain certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• MUST meet DoD 8570 IAT Level III requirements
• IAT Level II Certifications (Security+ or equivalent)
Company:
At Rampart, we develop software applications and solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC) and commercial entities. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Aurora, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.