Information Systems Security Engineer (TS/SCI + CI Poly)

Description

The DarkStar Group is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer with a TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company and benefits.

THE PROJECT

The DarkStar Group's team solves unique and challenging intelligence problems for a Special Operations customer. This work is as close to the mission as a technologist can get, so the environment is fast-paced: team members face rapidly-changing requirements and priorities as mission needs evolve. If you hate monotony and want to use your skills to have a direct impact on real-world operational success, this is the project for you.

We are a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed cloud infrastructure (OpenStack) with a true big-data footprint (over 10 petabytes). Our diverse background of experience in mission support and software development serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging intelligence problems in support of special operations analysts and their on-going activities. Prototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to work quickly in support of our missions.

The technical stack is quite robust and includes Java, Python, C#, C/C++, Geospatial tools, Big Data and Graph Products (Hadoop, MapReduce, Spark, ElasticSearch, Neo4j), Linux, OpenStack, AWS, Ansible, SQL/NoSQL, Text Processing, Cloud Services, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and more.

Work on this program takes place in the Herndon, VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS clearance and a willingness to obtain a CI Poly: a current TS/SCI + CI Poly is preferred.

Required Skills

• 10 years of experience that includes supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes and documentation using RMF; BS degree; 8 years of experience with a master's.
• Experience working with software developers and architects to understand security requirements.
• Experience guiding application developers on security policy, identifying security requirements, and providing technical guidance for the satisfaction of requirements.
• DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer experience.
• Hands-on experience in developing and validating control implementations and test procedures.
• Knowledge of current security risks and protocols.
• DoD Approved 8570 IA Technical (IAT) Level 3 or IA Management (IAM) Level 2 Certification.
• RMF, Xacta experience.
• Willing to work 100% onsite in a secure environment.

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Experience working with cloud-hosted information systems or applications.
• Experience working with Redhat or CentOS Linux operating systems.
• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment and tool chain.
• Creating and using security tools and processes for scanning, testing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience in planning and overseeing configuration changes for major applications across multiple networks.
• Good analytic and problem-solving skills.

About The DarkStar Group

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you.

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

• Very strong salaries.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents.
• The ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision.
• 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits.
• A generously-funded HSA.
• An 8% 401(k) contribution.
• 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure).
• The ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO.
• A generous training budget.
• $25,000 employee referral bonuses.
• Business development / growth incentives.
• Top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.