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Cybersecurity Engineer

4 weeks ago


Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States ALTA IT Services Full time
Job Title: Information Assurance Engineer

At ALTA IT Services, we are seeking a highly skilled Information Assurance Engineer to join our team. As an Information Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our clients' information systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Develop and maintain security documents, including System Security Plans (SSPs) and Risk Assessments.
  • Collaborate with system owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure secure system design and operation.
  • Lead incident response activities and conduct investigations in the event of a security breach.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and mitigation techniques.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in federal information system security as ISSO, security lead, or security engineer for complex systems.
  • Active certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CCSP.
  • Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Incident response experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows, Linux, and networking platforms.
  • Experience deploying and customizing security tools to address threats and lower risk.

About ALTA IT Services:

ALTA IT Services is a leading provider of information technology services to the federal government. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our clients.