Cybersecurity Engineer II - Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance

Are you a Cybersecurity professional with experince supporting the DOD?

Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team as a Cybersecurity Engineer II in Mclean, VA!

As a Cybersecurity Engineer II, you will:

• Join a leading company with over 40 years in the industry.
• Join a team of dedicated professionals who care about the quality of our product.
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• This position is a 100% on-site role.

A week in the life of a Cybersecurity Engineer II:

• Participate in software and systems engineering and software systems research to develop new capabilities, ensuring cybersecurity is fully integrated.
• Conduct comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems.
• Design, develop, test, and evaluates information system security throughout the systems development life cycle.
• Test, implement, deploy, maintain, and administer the infrastructure hardware and software and conduct risk assessment and provide recommendations for application design and accreditation including ATO and eMASS.
• Be responsible for the full range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access- Uses encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research.
• Participate in the design and development of new systems, applications, and solutions for external customer enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems
• Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizeship required)
• Security+ CE certified

At least 3+ (three) years of experience in:

• Configuring, testing, maintaining, and upgrading information system(s) software and hardware to comply with Department of Defense (DoD) IA requirements and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Managing accounts, network rights, and access to DoD systems and equipment
• Vulnerability management
• Development of IA artifacts and documentation
• Facilitation of IA implementation, review and analysis of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation
• Support for Information System Security Officer (ISSO)duties.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $1100,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.