System Security Engineer [ACAS/VRAM]

Job#: 2004747

Job Description:

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Job Title: Systems Security Engineer
Client: Bowhead
Location/Working Environment: Dahlgren, VA Hybrid three days onsite and two days remote.
Shifts: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Duration: 6 month CTH
Hourly and Salary Rate Range: $52.88/HR-55.28/HR and $110,00-$115,000 
Required Clearance: Fully Adjudicated Top Secret clearance 
Systems Security Engineer Summary:

• Bowhead is seeking a Systems Security Engineer in Dahlgren, VA.
• This role will develop requirements from project inception to conclusion for a particular subject matter area.
• Analyze actual and predictable operational activities of a military, governmental, or business system to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision making or resource allocation.  

• Ability to analyze Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning results.

• Ability to assess technical and non-technical security controls to determine compliance.

• Maintain Acknowledgement and Compliance Records for the Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) Reporting System as directed by the Government.

• Knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies, and standards is preferred.

• Utilize modeling and measuring techniques, mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, and other necessary techniques.

• Provide integral support in the requirements determination, conceptualization, design, development, testing, verification, and documentation of modeling and simulation-based decision support system applications.

• High School diploma or bachelors degree and three - five (3-5) years of experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Managerial Technical Level II certification requirements at time of employment.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or managing DoD and DoN IA Portfolios is desired.

• Prefer a working knowledge of STIG Viewer, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) reporting and understanding of Compliance Task Orders (CTO)s.

• Knowledge of RDT&E and/or tactical systems.

• Knowledge of Interim Authority to Test (IATT).

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds 
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED:

• Must currently hold an active Top Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for a Top Secret clearance at this location. 

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.