Benefits:
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Foxhound Federal is seeking a Cyber Engineer for Software Assurance (SwA) Lead for our clients cyber team on the Department of Defense (DoD) Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) program. This is a prime contractor level position leading a DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process effort. Our cyber team provides guidance and support to geographically dispersed hardware/software development teams. The Cyber Engineer Lead of SwA is responsible for the successful integration of cyber requirements into the Software Development Life Cycle as part of the RMF process, interfacing with other teams (Software, Hardware, Systems), and execution of technical task in a fast-paced Agile development environment.
This is a full time position located on-site (5 days per week) in Dulles, VA. the position overtime will allow for 3 days on site then WFH.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead the SwA effort (i.e., artifact development, implementation of security controls/requirements, mitigation tracking, and controls validation) necessary to lead to successful ATO of the application.
Evaluate and monitor Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and Government off the Shelf (GOTS) systems, applications, and services against our current architecture, RMF requirements, and application requirements.
Plan, guide and document cybersecurity engineering implementations in DoD weapon systems.
Partner with IPTs and the USG customer to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
Form strong relationships with United States Government (USG) customers, subcontractors, and other IPT leads to facilitate effective communications and shape the security baseline of systems.
Audit security controls and provide technical direction and assistance with corrective or mitigation actions.
Perform continuous monitoring tasks in compliance with minimum required intervals.
Perform compliance scans and generate reports (STIG, SCAP and Vulnerability).
Occasional travel within the US.
Qualifications/ Experience Needed:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required prior to start date. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Counter-intelligence (CI) poly preferred.
Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5 years' experience.
Experience in defensive cybersecurity with recent experience with RMF on a DoD weapon systems development program and proven experience using the RMF process to obtain an ATO.
DoD Approved DoDD 8570.01 Baseline Certification (e.g., CompTIA Sec+).
Preferred Qualifications:
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Counter-intelligence (CI) poly clearance preferred.
Experience with current DoD programs cyber scope with specific experience in large, complex systems
Experience with DevSecOps processes, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
Hands on experience configuring and implementing cybersecurity tools; experience securing containerized applications.
Knowledge of information security toolsets including anti-virus, Vulnerability Assessment, HIDS/ NIDS, host-based or endpoint security solutions, Multi Factor Authentication (MFA), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and centralized auditing tools.
Knowledge of Host Based Security System (HBSS) / Endpoint Security Services (ESS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) / Tenable Security Center, and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP).
Familiarity with Cameo/MagicDraw/Teamwork Cloud and SysML modeling.
Familiarity with MBSE methodologies (e.g., MagicGrid or OOSEM).
Experience in developing products in various product development lifecycles including Agile and Waterfall and workflow planning tools like JIRA.
Computing environment certification (e.g., CompTIA Server+, Windows /RHEL Administration) related to network or system security administration.
*Foxhound Federal, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Foxhound Federal is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.
Flexible work from home options available.