Sr. Security Engineer

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

Provides the expertise to conduct systems analysis, certification and accreditation, integration of secure products, security test and evaluation, and development of complex information systems to meet information system security requirements. A broad knowledge of the technical information systems security discipline is required. The candidate will be responsible for updating system software, reviewing and applying content (AV, NIDS) updates, developing custom signatures and content, administration of firewalls, IDS, and other security system rule sets and policies. The candidate will need to have a strong knowledge of the underlying technologies that contribute to the system infrastructure and how they interact. Network, Operating Systems, Applications and Servers, and Security Hardware and Software.

Responsibilities of this role are as follows, to include but not limited to:

• Develop system security design documentation

• Develop network security systems and security operation center knowledge base articles, how-to documents, standard operating procedures, and policies

• Develop incident investigation and incident handling knowledge base articles, how-to documents, and standard operating procedures

• Design, implement, maintain, administer, and operate network security systems

• Review all IT system development plans to ensure designs meet governmental regulatory standards and provide an appropriate level of protection for the client systems and data that interacts with those systems

• Conducts analysis of system requirements and components and performs system audits to ensure intended system functionality, operation, and performance requirements are met

• Develops programs, scripts, or code segments as necessary to facilitate operation, administration, maintenance, or analysis of data and systems

• Performs evaluation and review of GOTS/COTS software and systems to ensure they meet government regulatory requirements

• Evaluates, installs, configures, tests, and updates network security systems and hardware

• Trained and skilled individual with in-depth knowledge of the Security Tasks listed in the SOW. Resource will provide training and knowledge transfer on these technologies to the other operational resources team

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.

• Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" security clearance.

• Minimum EIGHT (8) years of experience in network and/or endpoint security architecture.

• CISSP certification

• CEH certification

• Understanding of and experience working in a classified environment

• Candidate should have strong analytical and organizational skills

• Candidate should have concise writing skills, excellent MS Word skills as well as other MS Office Applications

• Experience with network security tools such as Tenable Nessus/SecurityCenter, Cisco ASA, Splunk, etc.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Additional security certifications or product specific certifications for any required or desired technologies

• Security Operations, Engineering, and Architecture

• Tellix Security Products

• IBM BigFix

• Nessus/SecurityCenter

• Splunk

• Firewalls

• RedHat/CentOS/Ubuntu/*nix

• Windows Desktop and Server Operating Systems

• Virtualization Technologies (VMWare, etc)

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave a