| Title: | Senior Information Assurance / Security Engineer (TS/SCI) |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1911 |
Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Information Assurance / Security Engineer to join our team to support our intelligence customer in Herndon, VA. This individual will be responsible for cyber security and risk assessment and determining how changes in software or hardware may affect the data. This position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Poly level clearance.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information through the design, implementation and management of the enterprise security architecture.
- Design and implement safety measures and controls. Monitor network activity to identify vulnerable points. Address privacy breaches and malware threats.
- Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and Information Assurance documentation for multiple analytic and mission systems across all CLINs
- Generate and maintain the complete security Body of Evidence (BoE) while leading the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all multiple information systems
- Author, complete and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) within XACTA
- Develop the Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and the Security Test Plan (STP) procedures within Xacta.
- Analyze existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes and documentation using RMF with a BS degree; 3 years of experience with a masters; an additional 4 years of experience required in lieu of a degree
- Hands-on experience to validate control implementations and test procedures
- Knowledge of current security risks and protocols
- Willingness to work outside of standard hours if circumstances require
- RMF, Xacta experience
- Good analytic and problem-solving skills
- DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (eg, Security+) certifications
- TS/SCI with CI poly is required
- Ability to Work 100% onsite in a secure environment
- Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
- Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
- A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
- Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
- A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies
Benefits:
- Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
- 401(k) with company match
- Travel & performance incentives
- 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
- $5K annual training allowance
- $500 book allowance
- Tuition reimbursement program
Praescient Analytics, LLC is a Veteran-led, certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) founded in 2011 which specializes in implementing advanced analytics solutions across the defense, intelligence, and law enforcement communities. With over 40 contracts across 6 continents, over 70% of our employees are veterans and or have intel/law enforcement experience. We fully understand the unique challenges of our clients and work to identify, vet, implement, and enhance commercial and proprietary technologies to provide full scope solutions, because we have been there. Praescient has extensive experience designing, developing, and integrating solutions for customers including the US Army, Special Operations Command (SOCOM), US Navy (USN), US Marine Corps (USMC), US Coast Guard (USCG), Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), intelligence community, and local law enforcement agencies, among others.
Praescient Analytics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Employees and applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, national origin, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or status in the uniformed services of the United States, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, or on any other basis which is protected under applicable law. This includes a commitment to provide a work environment that is free from all forms of illegal harassment including sexual harassment.
