Secure Computing Engineer (Level 3,4,5) - HAC - Open Rank (Hybrid) - Washington, DC

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.
• Validates security control configuration on systems, ensure all systems are configured to necessary controls, such as STIGS, CMMC, and other similar requirements.
• Actively collaborates with customers and external teams, derives tasks from detailed requirements.
• Provides tasking to other team members, based off of derived tasks.
• Provides software and merge request code reviews.
• Acts as the primary gatekeeper for infrastructure as code merges.
• Ensures software adheres to coding standards and practices.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II compliance within 6 months of hire.
• Candidate must be able to obtain Top Secret, SCI and SAP access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Knowledge of Active Directory management, Powershell scripting, Group Policy Management, and Windows Server Update Services.
• Knowledge of Windows 10, Server 2016, Server 2019, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cisco IOS management.
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework.
• Knowledge of system hardening techniques, including Security Technical Implementation Guidelines.

Travel Requirements

25% - 50% travel

Minimum 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

• 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or other related field.
• 3 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or other related field.
• 0 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or other 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.