Senior Systems Security Engineer

Dahlgren, VA
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility Required

 @Orchard is supporting a growing Federal contract with proven capabilities in cybersecurity. We are seeking a skilled Senior Systems Security Engineer to be proposed as a bid-as-key for a new project supporting the Navy. This role will be based out of Dahlgren, VA and will be responsible for overseeing the creation of hybrid software, web, and hardware products from initial specifications to final roll-out and maintenance, including sophisticated systems that run on the web. If awarded, this could be a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a company that has built strong relationships within Defense and Intelligence. If selected, you will be asked to sign a letter of intent to join the team upon program award.

As the Senior Systems Security Engineer you will: 

• Supporting A&A Cybersecurity policy and control evaluations.
• Preparing supporting RMF activities or current Government-approved processes for packages and artifacts.
• Obtaining approvals to operate.
• Implementation of security postures.
• Providing SME support in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Life-Cycle management, coordination, and implementation as required by the applicable Authorizing Official.
• Provide RMF A&A ISSE support for all ashore and afloat packages.
• Responsible to integrate various network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices.
• Manage development cycle associated with producing resilient software, hardware, and web application, including specification, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.

Qualifications: 

• Six (6) years professional experience in relation to IT security with DoD or Navy.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis, risk analysis, SCAP scans, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, scanning for viruses, and other detrimental software.
• Qualified experience in accreditation of systems and audits.
• Conducts and leads TEMPEST testing using approved test plan, production test procedures, and current National TEMPEST Standard.
• Required to be designated as IAT III level with T5.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility 
• Bachelor's in Engineering discipline preferred