Computer Security Engineer (TOP SECRET CLEARANCE)

Computer Security Engineer (contract to hire)

• Up to $180K / year DOE
• Requires an active TOP SECRET security clearance for consideration

Our customer is currently seeking a  Computer Security Engineer supporting the Department of Defense onsite in Alexandria, VA.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage and maintain the Cybersecurity infrastructure (ACAS, Trellix, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, ForeScout), including policy configuration, deployment, and monitoring

Administer and configure ACAS (Nessus) to perform vulnerability scanning, compliance assessments, and reporting across the enterprise

Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents using HBSS, ACAS, SIEM and WAF tools

Develop Cyber Operations SOPs for security tools appliances and capabilities in use within the IT Enterprise to levels and standards required by DoD

Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance the security posture of systems and networks

Generate and deliver compliance and vulnerability reports to stakeholders, providing recommendations for remediation

Collaborate with IT, network, and development teams to address identified vulnerabilities and implement security improvements

Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, ensuring that HBSS and ACAS environments are optimized and secure

Support security audits and assessments, ensuring systems are compliant with organizational and regulatory standards (e.g., DoD STIGs, RMF)

Required experience :

Must have five (5) or more years of experience managing and administering HBSS (Trellix / ePolicy Orchestrator), including policy management and monitoring

Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience with ACAS (Nessus) for vulnerability scanning and compliance reporting

At least two (2) years of experience with other security tools and technologies, such as SIEM platforms Azure Sentinel, Defender for Cloud and / or F5 Big-IP AMS

Experience with Windows, and Linux operating systems

Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, such as  DoD RMF ,  STIGs , and  FISMA

Experience troubleshooting and resolving security-related issues in enterprise environments

Proficiency in creating and delivering reports that translate technical findings into actionable recommendations

Experience with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), anti-virus software, and securing IaaS / PaaS / SaaS Cloud environment

Must have five (5) or more years with RMF including roles such as the security control assessor.

Must have two (2) or more years with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) in the last five years

Required Qualifications :

Experience working in DoD environments or with organizations requiring high-security standards

Top Secret Clearance

IAT Level II - CompTIA Security+ or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner); other security-related certs that are accepted (in addition to the above two certs) for the DoD IAT Level 2 include the following : CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, & GSEC

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What happens next :

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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