Join SimVentions, a company consistently recognized as one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are actively seeking a skilled cybersecurity professional to become part of our dynamic team as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will enhance our cybersecurity operations by conducting thorough system hardening, performing vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with DoD requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cybersecurity practices and extensive experience supporting both Linux and Windows environments in DoD networks. You will collaborate closely with our Blue Team, Red Team, and other cybersecurity experts on initiatives aimed at improving our cyber readiness and system accreditation efforts.
Important Information: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract, which we anticipate will be finalized in December of 2025.
Clearance Required: An ACTIVE Secret clearance is essential for this role. Selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for classified information access. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain clearance.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop comprehensive Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages for various systems.
- Create and maintain essential security documentation, including:
- Authorization Boundary Diagram
- System Hardware/Software/Information Flow
- System Security Plan
- Privacy Impact Assessment
- e-Authentication
- Implementation Plan
- System Level Continuous Monitoring Plan
- Ports, Protocols and Services Registration
- Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
- Conduct annual FISMA assessments.
- Perform Continuous Monitoring of Authorized Systems.
- Generate and maintain test plans, and conduct thorough testing of system components using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool. Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and carry out Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) reviews.
- Execute automated ACAS scanning, STIG, and SCAP checks on both standalone and networked systems.
- Analyze cybersecurity scan results and assist in documenting findings in the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
- Review DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide test results and help document findings in the Plan of Action and Milestones.
Preferred Qualifications: - A total of ten (10) years of professional experience in:
- Computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
- National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) Program requirements and protocols (preferred).
- Risk Management Framework (RMF), and implementing Cybersecurity and IA boundary defense techniques.
- STIG implementation and vulnerability assessments with the ACAS tool.
- Remediating vulnerability findings, including applying vendor patches for Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering is required.
Compensation: At SimVentions, compensation is influenced by experience, education, security clearance, location, and specific skills. The expected annual compensation for this role is between $90,000 and $140,000 (USD).
Why SimVentions? We are dedicated to the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. We offer extensive benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Competitive 401(k) programs.
- Retirement and Financial Counselors.
- Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Continuing Education Assistance.
- Paid Time Off and Holidays.
- Emotional and lifestyle support through a Third Party Employee Assistance Program.
Join us at SimVentions, where you can be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and giving back to the community.