Cyber Security EngineerFairfax, VA

Job Summary

A Rampant Technologies Cybersecurity Engineer (CSE) is a key resource that is a part of the Rampant team reporting to the Principal Engineer overseeing the CSE team to deliver innovative Cyber Security solutions that are in alignment with the company’s goals.

• SME on problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems
• Develop best practices for processes and standards that will better the system
• Perform vulnerability assessments using standardized tools (Nessus, DISA STIGs) and configuration updates as

• Track and fulfill liens associated with A&A activities as documented in the Plan of Actions and Milestones.
• Perform hardening of ops systems, COTS and open-source product
• Validate best practices in Penetration testing, Configuration analysis, and Security
• Prepare comprehensive security assessment testing documentation to validate applied security controls in
• support of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) testing. Generating/maintaining security accreditation artifacts
• associated with RMF process to include, but not limited to Security Requirements Traceability Matrix, Security
• Plans, Certification Test Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans)2
• Perform timely updates in accreditation DB
• Provide technical guidance focused on information security architecture.

• Minimum of eight (3) years’ relevant experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer in programs and contracts of
• similar scope, type, and complexity is required; ideally three (3+) years of direct experience in the same
• level/grade for like role.

• Execution of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A process) in accordance with government
• requirements (e.g. ICD-503)
• Information systems security and continuous monitoring practices and how to assess their
• effectiveness per NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-53A.
• DCID 6/3, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and security controls
• assessment criteria/procedures
• Integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation concepts
• IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)
• Network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure [PKI])
• Security system design tools, methods, and techniques
• Relevant laws, policies, procedures, or governance as they relate to work that may impact critical
• infrastructure.
• TCP/IP networking technologies, Linux account administration, Linux folder permissions, Patch
• Management best practices on Operating Systems and applications, known vulnerabilities associated
• with Windows and Linux platforms.
• Continuous monitoring processes as outlined in NIST SP 800-137 appropriate for systems, leveraging
• existing tools, efforts, and incorporating new automation techniques.
• Virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare, Docker)
• OSI model and how specific devices and protocols interoperate, including knowledge of protocols, and
• services for common network traffic
• DoD/IC system security control requirements
• XACTA and SNOW
• Security testing and penetration tools that include Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS),
• Wireshark, Retina, Tripwire, etc…
• Hands on experience and proficiency with the full Microsoft Office Suite and tools such as Microsoft
• Project, Microsoft Visio
• Self-starter/motivator and

• Must have certifications (certifications with
  * indicate willing to hire if certification is within 3-6 months of Finalizing)
• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance required
• Current certification compliant with DoD 8570 IAM or IAT level 3OR obtain certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
• MUST meet DoD 8570 IAT Level III requirements
• IAT Level II Certifications (Security+ or equivalent)