Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Job Title: Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Location: Ft. Washington, MD

Clearance: TS Required

Travel: Minimal

Description: Senior Information Systems Security Officer with a deep understanding of implementing various security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. This role requires a strong foundation in Linux engineering and containerization technologies, as well as proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within applications and data. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing security solutions in cloud environments and will be able to work collaboratively with other IT professionals to ensure the security of the organization's systems and data.

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions (Scanning, IDS/IPS, NIDS/NIPS, SIEM) in a hybrid environment.
• Research and recommend technical solutions to various controls by understanding NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSSI 1253 & assist in developing policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Lead the effort in closing out Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items that are associated with technology-related control items and findings.
• Responsible for implementing security solutions within container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments via implementing CI jobs to scan for various security defects such as SAST, DAST & container scanning.
• Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals to ensure that security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of latest security threats, tools and techniques and recommend defense in depth strategies to mitigate risk to the organization.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team on cybersecurity best practices and basic cyber hygiene.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II Certification.
• Possess one or more of the following certifications: AWS Dev Ops Professional, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA), Certified Dev Sec Ops  Professional (CDP).

• Preferred candidate has a background in incident response and/or Dev Sec Ops .
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. IE:
  Bash, Python, Go, Rust
• Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments.
• Demonstrated experience in automating deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong background in Dev Ops practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience.

• Competitive health care package, paid for by the company
• Reimbursement for fitness/gym membership
• 401K matching
• Four (4) weeks Paid Time Off (160 Hrs. PTO)
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2500 p/yr

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing to include background checks.