Security Engineer / Information Assurance

Job Title: Security Engineer / Information Assurance

Location: Suitland, MD

Clearance: TS/SCI

Travel: Minimal

Description:

TapHere is looking for a self-starting, team-oriented Security Engineer / IA Engineer to join our dynamic development team in supporting a Government customer.

1. Must be proficient in Information Assurance (IA) and supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) for security accreditation of government systems at multiple security levels.
2. Must be able to draft new and updated paperwork to all Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) documents including System Security Plans (SSP’s), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M’s), Security Controls, IA Briefings, waiver and exceptions for system vulnerabilities, answer monthly cybersecurity surveys and questionnaires, and review and analyze all system artifacts for accuracy and completeness.
3. The candidate needs to be proficient using the eMASS and Xacta tools.
4. Review and verify that the continuous monitoring process is implemented and maintained for the projects three packages.
5. Excellent writing and communication skills.
6. Liaison to the government's IA groups.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Skills Required:

MUST HAVE an Active TS/SCI security clearance.