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DSA has an opening for a Cyber Defensive Operations Security Engineer. The engineer will help drive customer service and digital modernization objectives for the intelligence analysis teams supporting Army G-2. These services and solutions will have a direct impact on the speed and scale of intelligence delivery to the warfighter.
As our nation’s designated ground force intelligence authority, NGIC delivers ground force intelligence across all domains to help prevent and decisively win wars. Our deep knowledge of the military capabilities of key strategic competitors, rogue states, and the partners and proxies they exploit, is critical to understanding how our adversaries prosecute and project great power competition around the world.
The Cyber Defensive Operations Security Engineer will play a critical role in the maintenance, modernization, and further development of continuous monitoring plans and actions for an Army intelligence system. The Security Specialist will utilize various methods to identify and track potential threat vectors and security risks for the program, and will work with developers, engineers, and operations personnel to develop and implement fixes and mitigations for these issues. The Security Specialist will utilize any existing security tools as well as be able to develop custom tools/scripts to fit specific security needs of the programs’ cloud environment. Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance and be in Charlottesville, VA or surrounding area.
Required Qualifications:
• BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience may be substituted for degree.
• TS/SCI Clearance
• DOD 8140 (8570) IAM or IAT Level II Certification
• Eight years of IT related experience overall
• Five years of experience working in a cyber security role
• Experience working with common security tools and DevSecOps methodologies (Nessus, HP Fortify, GuardDuty, Ncat, Prisma Cloud Compute, clair, ect)
• Familiarity with relevant DOD security standards
• Strong working knowledge of RHEL, networks, web applications, and cloud
• Ability to develop and brief material in front of groups of 10+ people.
Desired Qualifications:
• CISSP
• Familiarity with Agile development practices
• Experience with scripting and task automation (python, PowerShell, Perl, etc.)
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or other relevant cloud security certifications
• Experience assessing and developing the architecture for common security tools for enterprise environments.
DSA specializes in providing cutting-edge data analysis and technology solutions to our government customers. With a team of highly skilled colleagues and the latest tools and technologies at our disposal, DSA is committed to helping our customers achieve their goals and stay in front of technology trends. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the cleared industry. From data modeling and analysis to software development and implementation, you will have the chance to make a real impact on our clients’ businesses and help them succeed in today’s data-driven world. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. So if you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic and growing company, you should apply!
Many of DSA’s positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. DSA requires background checks, where permitted, by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.
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