Secure Computing Engineer (Junior/Mid Level) - HAC - Open Rank (Onsite)
San Diego, CA, United States
Location
Project/Unit Description
The Secure Computing Engineer will lead projects and people in addressing IT and cyber solutions for the San Diego Field Office; Conducting IT risk analysis and assessments; Interpreting cybersecurity standards and ensuring they are established and maintained for classified IT systems and operations; Ensuring cybersecurity requirements are defined, systems are hardened, systems are analyzed, and test and evaluation of changes are conducted to ensure changes do not impact risk level.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is to architect, design, implement, and maintain classified computer systems/networks and cyber security solutions for classified networks including government enclaves. This includes identifying and defining new cybersecurity objectives and controls as well as developing and maintaining automated security validation toolsets. Conducts system, network or software risk assessments. Performs vulnerability analysis of open source software.
Integrates new architectural features into existing infrastructures, create cybersecurity architectural artifacts, provides architectural analysis of cybersecurity features and relates existing system to future needs and trends, leverages advanced forensic tools and techniques for Incident response, provides engineering recommendations, and resolves integration and testing issues.
Serve in consultative role, on GTRI systems and projects. Defining cybersecurity controls for different systems and networks. Uses defined threats of what the controls are trying to mitigate or that an analyst in a SOC would monitor for, responding to alerts with the system or networks. Interact, advise, and counsel on a regular basis with internal staff as well as project directors and other internal/external stakeholders.
Ensures cybersecurity needs established and maintained for operations, security requirements definition, security risk assessment, information systems analysis, information systems design, certification and accreditation, information systems hardening, configuration and maintenance of other security boundary devices (IDS/IPS, Firewalls, perimeter routing) and vulnerability scanning, incident response, disaster recovery, and operations continuity planning and provides analytical support for security policy development and analysis.
Engineers, implements, and maintains Information Technology Infrastructure and associated cybersecurity controls. Including but not limited to supporting and maintaining virtual infrastructure, servers, workstations, storage fabrics, heterogeneous operating systems, and networking infrastructure. Maintaining backups and managing disaster recovery and business continuity plans is a core function of this role as well, along with performing routine maintenance, upgrades, and deploying new classified information systems to enhance the capabilities of GTRI.
Key Responsibilities
Translate researcher IT needs into robust and scalable IT Solutions/Infrastructure.
Contributor to the development of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CICD) processes using DevOps and DevSecOps principles.
Cross Domain Data Exchange and Systems Integration Implementer of Infrastructure as Code.
Virtual machine management.
Deploy security control configuration to systems using configuration management tools.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows operating systems and infrastructure technologies including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, Hyper-V, WDS, and WSUS.
Account Management and working knowledge of LAN and WAN network environments.
Maintain and utilize SCD Hyper-V Test Environment to include patching, configuration management, and software evaluation.
Ability to secure operating systems and applications in a STIG environment.
Ability to work in a mixed-OS environment; working knowledge of Networking and Linux.
Ability to work in within an accredited DoD closed area.
Ability to learn and manage security tools such as McAfee ePO, McAfee ENS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, Splunk, STIG Viewer, and other related products.
Ability to interpret ACAS/Nessus scan results to remediate vulnerabilities.
Ability to configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure OS, applications, and devices.
Ability to obtain DoD required certification(s).
Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Active participation in professional organizations and development.
PowerShell scripting.
Securing Red Hat systems.
DoD encryption.
Familiarity with Cisco equipment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
Travel Requirements
Education and Length of Experience
This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement.The final job offerwill be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook
2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
0 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.
Clearance Type Required
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Benefits at GTRI
Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://hr.gatech.edu/benefits
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) at Georgia Tech Research Institute aims to enhance the Institute’s mission of solving the world’s most complex technical problems by creating a workforce with a shared appreciation for diversity, raising awareness around inclusiveness, and fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for all members of our community.
Georgia Tech Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law .
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