Secure Computing Engineer (Mid Level) - HAC - Open Rank (Onsite)

Secure Computing Engineer (Mid Level) - HAC - Open Rank (Onsite)

ID: 499940
Type: Researchers
Location: Atlanta, GA, Smyrna, GA
Categories: Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to architect, design, implement, and maintain classified computer systems/networks and cyber security solutions for classified networks including government enclaves. This includes identifying and defining new cybersecurity objectives and controls as well as developing and maintaining automated security validation toolsets. Conducts system, network or software risk assessments. Performs vulnerability analysis of open source software.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture design (compute, hardware/virtual, OS, storage, networking, security).
• Translate researcher IT needs into robust and scalable IT Solutions/Infrastructure.
• Contributor to the development of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CICD) processes using DevOps and DevSecOps principles.
• Cross Domain Data Exchange and Systems Integration Implementer of Infrastructure as Code.
• Virtual machine management.
• Validates security control configuration on systems, ensure all systems are configured to necessary controls, such as STIGS, CMMC, and other similar requirements.
• Actively collaborates with customers and external teams, derives tasks from detailed requirements.
• Provides tasking to other team members, based off of derived tasks.
• Provides software and merge request code reviews.
• Acts as the primary gatekeeper for infrastructure as code merges.
• Ensures software adheres to coding standards and practices.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II compliance within 6 months of hire.
• Candidate must be able to obtain Top Secret, SCI and SAP access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with Active Directory management, Powershell scripting, Group Policy Management, and Windows Server Update Services.
• Experience administering Windows 10, Server 2016, Server 2019, Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience managing, administering, and updating systems under the Risk Management Framework.
• Experience with implementation of system hardening techniques, including Security Technical Implementation Guidelines.

Travel Requirements

<10% travel

Education and Length of Experience

• 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 0 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link:

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.

Posted: 09/09/2024
Closes: 12/09/2024