Senior Systems Security Engineer

Job Summary:

Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Security Engineer to support a DoN customer. This role provides technical leadership for security and systems administration, including the design, deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security solutions in alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies and standards.

The ideal candidate possesses expertise in vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, STIG implementation, system accreditation, and audits to ensure secure, compliant IT environments across DoD and Navy systems

• Design, install, configure, and manage security solutions for Navy IT environments.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and risk assessments to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Perform SCAP scans and implement STIGs to harden systems.
• Execute virus and malware scans, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Support the accreditation and auditing of systems, maintaining compliance with DoD and Navy security frameworks.
• Troubleshoot security incidents, access control issues, and system vulnerabilities to maintain a resilient IT environment.
• Provide technical guidance and cybersecurity best practices to IT and security teams

• Six (6) years of professional experience in relation to IT security with the DoD or Navy. Experience with vulnerability analysis, risk analysis, SCAP scans, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, scanning for viruses and other software that is detrimental.
• experience with SIEM tools, endpoint security solutions, and intrusion detection systems
• Qualified experience in accreditation of systems and audits. Conducts and leads TEMPEST testing using approved test plan, the production test procedures and the current National TEMPEST Standard
• This position is required to hold IAM III certifications ( CISM or CISSP)
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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