Modern Technology Solutions is hiring: IT Modernization Information Systems Security Engineer in washington
modern technology solutionsWashington (DC)
Modern Technology Solutions is hiring: IT Modernization Information Systems Security Engineer in washington
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modern technology solutionsWashington (DC)
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About the role
Overview:
In this role you will provide senior cloud information systems security engineering support for a government program manager. You will integrate cybersecurity into system architecture and engineering processes, develop security artifacts, and assess risk and compliance across complex, hybrid environments. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to secure SAP-related systems, drive threat modeling and vulnerability analyses, and guide security controls per NIST and organizational frameworks. This is a mission-driven chance to shape secure modernization of national security systems. Compensation / Benefits medical benefits 401k ESOP paid time off other benefits dependent on position
Responsibilities:
Integrate cybersecurity into system architecture, design, and engineering from concept to deployment Develop and maintain security artifacts (plans, matrices, diagrams, docs) Perform security engineering analyses (threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, security impacts) Select and tailor security controls per NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, SAP Guide Communicate risk analyses and mitigation strategies for engineered solutions Perform requirements analysis, design, and integration for complex software and collaboration infrastructures Participate in Change Management (CRs) and assess security impact of changes Create and maintain information system security documentation and SOPs; guide POA&M Conduct continuous monitoring to ensure authorization compliance Collaborate with ISSOs, administrators, and developers to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure secure configurations Coordinate with system owners on security design for hybrid systems Evaluate cloud technologies in encryption, identity/access, boundary protection, and logging/monitoring Support incident response and forensic analysis coordinating with cybersecurity teams Support governance for managing/authorizing national security systems
Key requirements:
12+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity, IT, or systems engineering Excellent verbal and written communication Experience with Special Access Programs (SAPs) Strong proficiency in Cloud architecture and security elements Able to quantify risk and assess compliance with security policy Advanced knowledge in secure systems engineering, threat modeling, security architecture design, and/or system hardening Software development experience in Java, Python, Ruby and/or C++ Linux expertise Familiarity with dynamic and static application security scanning tools Experience with vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Defender), SIEMs, and secure configuration baselines Experience with infrastructure and vulnerability scanning tools (NMAP, Azure Defender, AWS Inspector, ACAS/Nessus) Security certifications: ISSEP, CCSP, CISSP; CASP; GCLD preferred Current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance and DoD SAP access Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, networking, or programming (Master’s desired) Excellent communication (verbal and written) Analytical and risk-focused thinking Collaborative cross-team work Threat modeling and secure systems engineering Security architecture design and system hardening Java, Python, Ruby, or C++ development
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