Cyber Security Engineer

Overview

At Stratas Corp, our mission is to put employees first while leading in the Department of Defense Information Technology sector. We value corporate culture, leadership, diversity, and commitment to quality, because we are #Team Stratas.

Location:

Herndon, VA 20170 US (Primary)

Category:
Information Technology

We are looking for an experienced penetration tester to conduct penetration testing and ethical hacking to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems. This position is located on-site in Herndon, VA.

The team provides a highly technical and in-depth penetration testing service to support enterprise cybersecurity equities. The sponsor requires support specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking to provide senior decision makers with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic investment decisions. The team documents all identified system risks, planned test procedures, and results; performs analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testing;

and reviews program-level documentation (e.g., requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans, security plans, etc.). The team also recommends changes to program-level documentation to reduce system vulnerabilities, creates and documents penetration testing plans and procedures, and approves testing plans and procedures to conduct hands-on penetration testing.

In addition, the team analyzes test results, documents risks, and recommends countermeasures; participates in or leads technical exchange meetings and application review boards; documents action items and results from these meetings; and briefs management on the status of action items and results of activities.

• Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field
• Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing
• Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques
• Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture
• Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis
• Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures
• Demonstrated experience using network management tools
• Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing
• Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies
• Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans
• Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors
• Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations

• Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizations
• Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives
• Demonstrated experience researching, evaluating, and developing security policies and guidance
• Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction

• Must possess active TS/SCI + Polygraph
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline is desired. Relevant experience (4+ years) may be substituted for degree.

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $190,000 to $210,000 annually. The anticipated salary range is provided in accordance with pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location, as well as internal equity and market considerations.

Top Secret SCI w/ Polygraph

Job Type: Full-time

Stratas Corp provides a complete compensation package with competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA & HSA accounts, disability and other income protection benefits, life insurance, paid personal time-off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401K Saving Plan with a company matching contribution.

Stratas Corp is committed to equal opportunity in employment, actively seeking to build a diverse and talented workforce, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.