Information Assurance Engineer, III - Aberdeen, MD, US

Job Title: IA Engineer, III · Primary Location: USA – Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · Security Clearance: Top Secret · Schedule: Full-time, onsite M-F · Travel: There is no anticipated travel for this position. ·   · Basic Qualifications:An individual must meet the following criter ...

Job description

Job Title: IA Engineer, III

Primary Location: USA – Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Schedule: Full-time, onsite M-F

Travel: There is no anticipated travel for this position.

  Basic Qualifications:

An individual must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• U.S. Citizen
• Pass a background investigation
• Active TS security clearance
• Education: B.A/B.S degree in a relevant field is required (Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology, etc.); or an Associate's degree and 7 years of experience; or a total of 9 years of experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree
• Possess DoD 8570-compliant security certifications to meet IAT/IAM II or III requirements (Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.)

Job Highlights:

Join OMNI Technologies' Information System Security Engineering team to help architect and engineer systems that utilize existing and emerging technologies.  In this role, you will perform the tasks in coordination with government personnel to provide the cybersecurity support services and solutions necessary to build, integrate, enhance, improve, modernize, implement, test, analyze, assess, sustain, and maintain the cybersecurity posture and capabilities.

General Required Skills:

• 3+ years of general information technology experience
• 2+ years of directly applicable ACAS experience
• Knowledge of cybersecurity policies and guidelines (NIST SP 800-53, DoD Instruction , a strong understanding of security controls, vulnerability management, and risk assessment methodologies.  
• Hands-on experience utilizing DoD-approved scanning/testing tools (Nessus, STIG Checker, SCAP, etc.) and performing analysis of output.
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity applications (ACAS, HBSS, SCC)
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements, NIST standards, vulnerability and compliance assessments, and the NIST RMF
• Possess or the ability to obtain Linux+ certification
• Familiarity with security control assessments, STIG Viewer and Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) checklists or benchmarks desired

Key Job Functions:

• Administer and maintain Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning for the information assurance team in accordance with STIG/SRG guidance, applicable Taskords, and best security practices.
• Evaluate information systems for compliance with Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) and the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) repository.
• Navigate systems through the authorization process, prepare packages for government review, and maintain compliance through change management.
• Translate security requirements into technical tasks and work with the engineering teams to verify the measures needed to bring systems and laboratories into compliance.
• Ensure that all systems are patched and report any problems in achieving compliance to the Information System Security Officer (ISSO).
• Documentation and compliance are vital, requiring the creation and maintenance of security documentation, including ATO packages and ensuring the integration of security solutions.
• Create and update the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to document all known vulnerabilities. Work with the engineering team to determine remediation or mitigation actions and timelines.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary 
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and Life Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – 3% match and 50% match of 4% and 5% deferral, immediately vested
• Front-Loaded Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays - All employees are given six (6) paid days off and five (5) floating holidays in observance of the U.S. federal holidays.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) - 100% funded by OMNI ($7,400 individual / $14,800 family)
• Employee Referral Program - Employee referral bonus is paid for eligible candidates after 90 days of employment.
• Education Assistance & Continuing Education Program - Employees can use up to $5,000 annually toward continuing education, certifications, training, and conference attendance.
• Community Outreach - Employees who volunteer 40 (or more) hours a year to community service or OMNI Community Outreach events receive a cash bonus.

About OMNI: 

OMNI is a global solutions provider We deliver innovative technology-driven solutions and services in the public, private, national defense, and intelligence sectors that help organizations stay ready in an ever-changing technological environment. We help our clients strategize for their most important goals and use advanced business intelligence to understand the drivers behind their performance. We Innovate to help our clients deliver advanced systems, products, and services.

OMNI is looking for world-class talent ready to tackle challenging projects that will enable our customers to achieve their most demanding technical and operational goals. At OMNI Technologies, you'll use advanced methods and technologies to solve our nation's emerging challenges. We offer more than a job — we offer a team.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and equity packages. Learn more about us