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Job Description
Job Requirements McLean, VA Top Secret/SCI Full Scope Polygraph Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description We are seeking a Cyber Security Project Engineer to ensure mission-critical systems achieve and maintain full security compliance. This role is essential for shepherding programs through the Sponsor's rigorous Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, from initial design through to obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO). Primary Responsibilities
Shepherd projects through the A&A process, ensuring all ICD 503 documentation is completed and navigating complex stages to secure mission authorization.
Design and implement secure communication solutions, focusing on both cloud-hosted infrastructure for mobile/commercial applications and public cloud domains.
Address and mitigate system security controls, conducting risk assessments and developing strategies to resolve identified vulnerabilities.
Develop technical system diagrams and documentation, briefing both technical and non-technical stakeholders to secure operational approvals.
Oversee data integrity, ensuring the secure transfer and handling of sensitive mission data across diverse networks.
Triage and troubleshoot complex system issues to maintain continuous security posture and operational availability. Required Experience
Active TS/SCI w/ FSP Security Clearance (required for Sponsor mission)
Expertise in
ICD 503 & A&A
Proven experience coordinating with multiple organizations to achieve and maintain ATO status.
Hands-on experience designing and implementing secure infrastructure within public cloud environments.
Demonstrated ability to develop system design diagrams and lead briefings for security approvals.
Strong background in addressing system security controls and managing sensitive data transfers.
Experience in technical triaging and resolving infrastructure-level issues. Required Certifications
ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
CompTIA Security+
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