Senior IT Security Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Description

Job Description :

Seeking to hire an IT Security Engineer to support our government client located in Silver Spring, MD . This position will require the employee to be onsite at least twice a week and as needed.

Candidates must be detail oriented with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ability to complete the CISA Assessment Evaluation and Standardization - High Value Asset Assessment (AES-HVA) qualification process requirements and perform all duties as the Technical Lead on the Cyber Security Division's (CSD's) HVA team
• Providing support for the High-Value Assets (HVA) Program Manager, including tracking and forecasting assessment and authorization (A&A) schedules for all NOAA HVA teams
• Acting as the point of contact to coordinate with the HVA system information security officer, system owner, and all related assessors from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Ensuring there is no overlap with normal A&A activities and requiring DHS HVA assessments to negotiate and recommend approval for the HVA program manager based on the rules of engagement for the DHS assessment activities
• Verifying and validating all HVA-related data points for all data calls issued by the Department of Commerce
• Conducting quarterly FISMA data calls as issued by DHS and other HVA-related data calls
• Planning, scheduling, and participating in assessments of all non-tier 1 HVA NOAA systems
• Conducting HVA penetration testing on NOAA non-tier 1 HVA systems and NOAA systems as required by the Cyber Security Division (CSD)
• Support program and project management activities, including Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAMs), quality surveillance, and the creation of essential project management documents such as charters, risk registers, risk assessments, project plans, communications plans, and other necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery of deliverables
• Lead HVA Program Working Groups with customers and develop presentations as need to accomplish program needs at the direction of the HVA government lead
• Coordinate project activities to ensure all aspects are aligned with the project objectives and timelines
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders to ensure their engagement and support
• Understanding the organizational policies and procedures for accuracy of solutions and deliverables to the client
• Demonstrating a commitment to quality and customer support

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Ability to complete the CISA Assessment Evaluation and Standardization - High Value Asset Assessment (AES-HVA) qualification process requirements and perform all duties as the Technical Lead on the Cyber Security Division's (CSD's) HVA team
• Providing support for the High-Value Assets (HVA) Program Manager, including tracking and forecasting assessment and authorization (A&A) schedules for all NOAA HVA teams
• Acting as the point of contact to coordinate with the HVA system information security officer, system owner, and all related assessors from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Ensuring there is no overlap with normal A&A activities and requiring DHS HVA assessments to negotiate and recommend approval for the HVA program manager based on the rules of engagement for the DHS assessment activities
• Verifying and validating all HVA-related data points for all data calls issued by the Department of Commerce
• Conducting quarterly FISMA data calls as issued by DHS and other HVA-related data calls
• Planning, scheduling, and participating in assessments of all non-tier 1 HVA NOAA systems
• Conducting HVA penetration testing on NOAA non-tier 1 HVA systems and NOAA systems as required by the Cyber Security Division (CSD)
• Support program and project management activities, including Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAMs), quality surveillance, and the creation of essential project management documents such as charters, risk registers, risk assessments, project plans, communications plans, and other necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery of deliverables
• Lead HVA Program Working Groups with customers and develop presentations as need to accomplish program needs at the direction of the HVA government lead
• Coordinate project activities to ensure all aspects are aligned with the project objectives and timelines
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders to ensure their engagement and support
• Understanding the organizational policies and procedures for accuracy of solutions and deliverables to the client
• Demonstrating a commitment to quality and customer support

Education / Training :

Masters or Bachelors Degree +2 additional years of professional experience

Minimum Experience & Skills

• 15 or more years of professional experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to pass a background check
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete the CISA Assessment Evaluation and Standardization - High Value Asset Assessment (AES-HVA) qualification process requirements and perform all duties as the Technical Lead on a HVA team (please see attached)
• The ability to apply the methods, standards, and approaches for describing, analyzing, and documenting an organization’s enterprise information technology (IT) architecture
• The ability to communicate effectively when writing
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements
• Knowledge of new and emerging information technology and cybersecurity technologies
• The skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements

Desired Education / Certifications & Skills

• Hold one or more nationally recognized information security-related certifications, for example :
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CISSP Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP)
• SANS GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)

Please note that our preferred candidates are already certified to operate as a AES-HVA Technical Lead.

Target salary range : $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy : SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.