Cybersecurity Engineer - Washington DC

Company: Amentum
Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 04/27/2024

Amentum is seeking Cybersecurity Engineers to join our team and support our customer. We are looking for team members who are passionate about making a difference by working on critical efforts we manage as a premier government contractor.
We are pipelining candidates for future roles in Washington, DC .
You enjoy providing engineering support in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. One of your strong points is your eagerness to put customer needs at the forefront of your problem-solving. You are proactive in asking questions when you need more information and enjoy collaborating with other agencies. As a team player, you thrive in helping your colleagues and look forward to supporting our customers professionally.
Responsibilities:

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  Perform security engineering, develops security architecture artifacts, oversees penetration testing and security exercises, performs computer OS forensic analysis, supports network security, and automates security compliance for systems
  
  
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  Responsible for engineering security into system design documentation, performing cyber hunt activities, and configuring SIEM and Splunk tools
  
  
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  Identify, assess, and present options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades
  
  
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  Lead performance of penetration testing and security exercises
  
  
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  Secure network systems and participates in vulnerability scans using Tenable Nessus
  
  
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  Utilize tools such as Zeek and ELSA to perform network security monitoring
  
  
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  Implement solutions to automate security compliance of systems
  
  
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  Collect and review security analytic measures and oversees security incident detection activities
  
  
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  Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams
  
  
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  Evaluate IT enclave systems and assess risk posture and system security findings and recommends mitigation
  
  
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  Evaluate analytical and systematic problems of workflows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action
  
  
  Here at Amentum, we are purpose-driven with a fierce commitment to deliver on our promises. We create trailblazing solutions, have unwavering integrity, and embrace inclusion and collaboration. Our team is excited to help customers solve today's and tomorrow's problems, giving confidence and reassurance that together we'll accomplish mission success.
  Compensation & Benefits:
  HIRING SALARY RANGE: $185,000 - $205,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefit package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum, please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com
  Minimum Requirements:
  
  
  
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    PhD degree in a related field, and at least 2 years of cybersecurity engineer experience
    
    
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    Or a Master's degree in a related field, and at least 4 years of cybersecurity engineer experience
    
    
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    Or a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and at least 6 years of cybersecurity engineer experience
    
    
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    Or an Associates degree in a related field, and at least 8 years of cybersecurity engineer experience
    
    
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    Or a High school diploma/GED, at least 10 years of cybersecurity engineer experience
    
    
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    Possess one of the following certifications:
    
    
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    DoD 8570 IAT III certification (which includes either a CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, and/or CCSP)
    
    
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    DoD 8570 IAM III certification (which includes either a CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, and/or CCISO)
    
    
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    Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility, and the ability to obtain a polygraph after hire. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
    
    • Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environment
      
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