Senior Security Assessment & Authorization Engineer Mantech International Corporation
Washington, DC

Job Description

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Performs system administration of specialized CND applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and back-up/restore. Manages and administers the updating of rules, signatures, and custom content for specialized CND applications and systems. Administers CND test beds and tests and evaluates new CND applications or tools, rules/signatures, access controls, and configurations of CND platforms. Identifies potential conflicts with implementation of any CND tools within the enterprise and develop recommendations to remediate these conflicts. Creates, maintains, and refines network traffic flow diagrams for the enterprise network which reflect the current state of all security applications. Provides subject matter expertise in creation, editing, and management of signatures, rules and filters for specialized network defense systems including but not limited to network and host-based IDS, IPS, firewall, web application firewall, proxy and SIEM systems. Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Provides solutions to a variety of complex technical problems.Entering ManTechs 50th year, we hold the distinct honor of being named a Top 100 Global Technology Company by Thomson Reuters. We have earned this and many other accolades over the years for our dedication to serving the missions of our nations most important customers: U.S. Intelligence, Defense and Federal Civilian agencies. All know us as a trusted partner offering best-in-class solutions in cyber, data collection & analytics, enterprise IT, and systems and software engineering tailored to meet their specific requirements.Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, mission oriented Information Security Assessor and Authorization, in the Washington, DC, with strong Customer relationships. At ManTech, you will help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.Responsibilities include:The Information Security Assessor will be a key team member of a security assessment team that will conduct monthly on-site IT security assessments for a federal government client. Conducting interviews with key client stakeholders to evaluate the current information security practices.Evaluate management, operational, and technical security policies and procedures.Reviewing security policy and procedural documentation.Reviewing network architecture diagrams and evaluating network access controls.Reviewing system configuration data to identify security weaknesses.Developing recommendations for security issues and vulnerabilities identified during assessments.Communicating results to clients ranging from technical staff to executive management.Proficient in using various network/vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Nessus, NMAP). Candidate should not only be able to run scans but also interpret scan results and make appropriate recommendations.Provide ongoing subject matter expert support for clients.Conduct approximately 12-18 assessments each year across the United States.25% travel involved. Qualifications Requirements:Must possess 8 years experience and IT Security standards and must involve broad range of security technologies to include wide area networks, host and network IDS, virtual private networks, remote access, Web Application Firewalls and Static Code Analysis.Must possess 6 years of experience performing security assessments and compliance assessments with NIST, PCI DSS, ISO 27001/27002, or other security control frameworks.Experience must include analyzing security controls and developing solutions to security problems.Must have experience analyzing configuration files of firewalls, routers and switches.Must possess one of the following certifications: CAP, Security+, Network+, CEH, CCNA, CISM, GSEC, OSCP, CCSP, CSA+, GSNA, ISSA, ISSM etc.

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Skills:

Ability to handle stress and work well under pressure,Ability to use MS Office,Ability to use PC,Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills,Interpersonal and People Skills,Listening Skills,MultiTasking Ability,Oral and Written Communication Skills,Organizational Skills

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