Cyber Security Systems Engineer- Expert

Company: Criterion Systems, Inc.
Location: Herndon
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business-a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: . Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company, therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.We are seeking a mission-focused Expert Cyber Security Systems Engineer -to support and contribute to our government customer's success in Herndon, VA. -The selected candidate will plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.

• Participate in Joint Test Teams (JTT) for verify technical content submitted by cloud service providers to determine if it meets the customer's defined security requirements.
• Produce risk data/artifacts that are submitted to an Information Systems Security Manager for risk analysis and decision making.
• Use experience and knowledge to identify information security policy/process improvements and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance to projects regarding the system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree is preferred in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Management or similar discipline.
  • A minimum of 11 -years experience as a Systems Engineer.
  • Systems engineering background with security foundation.
  • Thorough understanding of Internet -protocols (FTP, IP addresses, etc.)
  • Ability to analyze technical content to determine if it meets the customer's defined security requirements.
  • Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
  • Highly motivated; strong desire to learn new technologies. -Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies
    • Proficiency in ICD 503 and NIST RMF 800.
    • Understanding of cloud's technologies (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, or Oracle Cloud).
    • Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps) Various security tools and processes such as Splunk, Nessus Security Center, Web Inspect, Xacta Cloud security controls and implementation.
    • PKII implementation.
    • STIGG compliance and vulnerability management.
    • Virtualizationn experience (VDI & VMWare) Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
    • CISSPAWSS Certified Security Specialty Microsoft Office365. -Security Clearance Level
      • An active TS/SCI/Poly is required. - -Work Schedule
        • Full-time on-siteBenefits Offered
          • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays. - -Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. -We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual's protected status: - race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit -

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