Network/Systems Architect 6

GovCIO is currently hiring for an experienced cyber security systems engineer and lead with a strong background in security analytics within a large IT Operations Enterprise environment (15k+ users) with an active DoD Top Secret clearance. This position will be located in Arlington, Virginia, and will be a hybrid position.

Responsible for evaluating actions needed to implement customer security policy by developing plans and implementing solutions such as patches, configuration changes, and STIG settings to address security vulnerabilities and risks. The candidate will play a lead role in ensuring the environment is patched and compliant and will work with security, operational, and engineering teams to develop plans of action to meet security requirements. The Patching and Compliance Lead will track and report on progress of patching and remediation efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews security policy, directives, and vulnerability information to determine plans to address
• Determines and/or works with others to determine technical solutions for remediating vulnerabilities within a large Enterprise
• Leads team to patch and deploy remediations/patches
• Tracks and reports on vulnerability remediation
• Manages team efforts to address remediations in alignment with customer security policies and timelines
• Utilizes the Qualys vulnerability scanning tool to review vulnerabilities in the environment and validate post-deployment vulnerability remediation
• Assists technical teams with the identification of baselines, scanning for compliance, and performing remediation steps to bring systems into compliance
• Works with System ISSOs to develop POAMs, address audit findings, and provide other required information for security documentation and artifacts
• Provides technical recommendations to the remediation plan for identified events.
• Ensures security tools are on all systems, including servers, laptops, and desktops, and works with systems administrators to install if missing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 13 years of relevant experience as a systems engineer with at least 5 years focused on cyber security
• Flexibility, the ability to multitask, and the ability to lead technical teams
• Excellent verbal and written skills to include technical documents such as instructions for remediating vulnerabilities and providing reports for management.
• Strong experience with vulnerability management and compliance monitoring
• Proven record of leading others in cyber and vulnerability management tools, processes, and analysis
• Possess various skillsets to implement STIGs, create and work POAMs, track and remediate critical vulnerabilities
• Experience in IT controls monitoring for regulatory and compliance requirements such as DISA STIGs and CIS
  At least 5+ years of experience working with a security scanning tool, preferably Qualys
• Technical understanding of a variety of technical concepts with a focus on cloud computing, automation, networking, systems administration (Windows and Linux), application development, and information security best practices.

Education and Professional Certifications

Required

• Master's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline or equivalent
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability

Desired one or more

• CISSP (Certified Information Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Systems Manager)
• CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional),
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• CISA (Certified Information System Auditor)
• Certified Vulnerability Assessor (CVA)

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.