Secure Computing Engineer (Entry Level) - HAC - Open Rank (Onsite)

The purpose of this job is to architect, design, implement, and maintain classified computer systems / networks and cyber security solutions for classified networks including government enclaves.

This includes identifying and defining new cybersecurity objectives and controls as well as developing and maintaining automated security validation toolsets.

Conducts system, network or software risk assessments. Performs vulnerability analysis of open source software.

Integrates new architectural features into existing infrastructures, create cybersecurity architectural artifacts, provides architectural analysis of cybersecurity features and relates existing system to future needs and trends, leverages advanced forensic tools and techniques for Incident response, provides engineering recommendations, and resolves integration and testing issues.

Serve in consultative role, on GTRI systems and projects. Defining cybersecurity controls for different systems and networks.

Uses defined threats of what the controls are trying to mitigate or that an analyst in a SOC would monitor for, responding to alerts with the system or networks.

Interact, advise, and counsel on a regular basis with internal staff as well as project directors and other internal / external stakeholders.

Ensures cybersecurity needs established and maintained for operations, security requirements definition, security risk assessment, information systems analysis, information systems design, certification and accreditation, information systems hardening, configuration and maintenance of other security boundary devices (IDS / IPS, Firewalls, perimeter routing) and vulnerability scanning, incident response, disaster recovery, and operations continuity planning and provides analytical support for security policy development and analysis.

Engineers, implements, and maintains Information Technology Infrastructure and associated cybersecurity controls. Including but not limited to supporting and maintaining virtual infrastructure, servers, workstations, storage fabrics, heterogeneous operating systems, and networking infrastructure.

Maintaining backups and managing disaster recovery and business continuity plans is a core function of this role as well, along with performing routine maintenance, upgrades, and deploying new classified information systems to enhance the capabilities of GTRI.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture design (compute, hardware / virtual, OS, storage, networking, security).
• Translate researcher IT needs into robust and scalable IT Solutions / Infrastructure.
• Contributor to the development of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CICD) processes using DevOps and DevSecOps principles.
• Cross Domain Data Exchange and Systems Integration Implementer of Infrastructure as Code.
• Virtual machine management.
• Deploy security control configuration to systems using configuration management tools.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct needs analysis, planning and scheduling the installation of new or modified hardware / software.
• Develop functional and technical IT system requirements and specifications.
• Provide technical support through allocating systems resources, managing accounts, administering passwords, documentation, security, recoverability and access.
• Monitor and reports on system performance.
• Maintain hardware and software inventories including developing and updating departmental distributed software license management policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and infrastructure technologies including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, Hyper-V, WDS, and WSUS.
• Working knowledge of LAN and WAN network environments.
• Ability to work in a mixed-OS environment.
• Ability to learn and manage security tools such as McAfee ePO, McAfee ENS, ACAS / Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, Splunk, STIG Viewer, and other related products.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure OS, applications, and devices.
• Willing to pursue professional learning and / or Master’s degree.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Working knowledge of Ansible playbooks.
• Ability to secure operating systems and applications in a STIG environment.
• Ability to interpret ACAS / Nessus scan results to remediate vulnerabilities.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.

Travel Requirements

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

0 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.