Information Assurance Engineer Job at NextGen Federal Systems, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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  • NextGen Federal Systems
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Job Description

NextGen Federal Systems, LLC (NextGen) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to be a key member of a dynamic, multi-disciplined team supporting mission systems for a DOD program. The team will work to maintain DevOps platforms that modernize, automate, and secure DoD systems.

The Cybersecurity Engineer will take responsibility for supporting all engineering activities required to achieve and maintain system Authorizations to Operate (ATOs). They work with the team’s Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to establish, maintain, and secure the program’s mission systems.

TITLE: IA Engineer

Location: Hybrid, Aberdeen, MD

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning for the information assurance team in accordance with STIG/SRG guidance, applicable Taskords, and best security practices.

  • Evaluate information systems for compliance with Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) and the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) repository.

  • Work with the engineering teams to verify the measures needed to bring systems into compliance.

  • Ensure that all systems are patched and report any problems in achieving compliance to the Information System Security Officer (ISSO).

  • Create and update the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to document all known vulnerabilities. Work with the engineering team to determine remediation or mitigation actions and timelines.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of general information technology experience

  • 2+ year of directly applicable ACAS experience

  • Hands-on experience utilizing DoD-approved scanning/testing tools (Nessus, STIG Checker, SCAP, etc.) and performing analysis of output.

  • Experience with DoD cyber security applications (ACAS, HBSS, SCC)

  • Knowledge of IA concepts and requirements.

  • A BA or BS degree is required. An Associates degree and 7 years of experience or a total of 9 years of total experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree

  • Active Secret Clearance

  • Security + certification

  • Familiarity with security control assessments, STIG Viewer and Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) checklists or benchmarks desired

About NextGen:

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

  • Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
  • Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
  • Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
  • Strive to achieve results as an organization.
  • Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
  • Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
  • Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
  • Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

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