Security Systems Engineer

2 hours ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States SAIC Full time

Job Summary:

This is a mid-level PKI configuration management and engineering position focused on systems accreditation and authorization per NIST within the Vanguard 2.2.1 program.

The preferred candidate must possess good system engineering background and expertise in Systems Authorization and Accreditation (A&A), and NIST Additionally, the preferred candidate should have some experience in providing IT engineering support in large enterprises.

This is a hybrid role and requires 3 days per week onsite in Springfield, VA. Some onsite work in Washington, DC may be required.

Responsibilities:

  • Drafting policy documents and applying NIST rev.4 controls to PKI systems.
  • Providing full Systems authorization and Accreditation support to PKI systems owners throughout the life cycle of the system
  • Developing and updating systems documentation (e.g., ConOps, Operating procedures, systems architecture documents)
  • Identifying security risks to systems and suggest mitigations
  • Systems implementation or operations support
  • Systems PKI Policy/audit support
  • Systems Security plan, ConOps and disaster recovery planning
  • Managing and operating annual contingency planning exercises.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant work experience; Masters and 7 years; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
  • A minimum of 4 years applying NIST SP rev.3 or rev.4 security and privacy controls to government IT systems
  • Background in developing test cases for software/hardware testing and developing test evaluation reports for stakeholders.
  • Excellent MS-Windows Server administration & maintenance background
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.

Clearance:

  • US Citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to obtain an interim secret clearance prior to starting work.

Desired:

  • Performing product evaluations and making product recommendations.
  • Support the team responsible in managing and maintaining identity providing systems.
  • Providing problem analysis following any service issues to prevent recurrence.
  • Familiarity with Cloud IDPs and related technologies (Entra ID, Okta, Ping Federated, LDAP directories, PKI P) and security practices.
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Working knowledge of Ms Entra ID and/or Okta.
  • Experience with ICAM products such as SailPoint, Radiant Logic, On-prem Active Directory.
  • CISSP, Security+, or similar certification.
  • Familiarity with Virtualization technologies (ESX/ESXi).

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