Security Engineer Jr.

Saliense is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. The Security Engineer Junior supports work performed under the contract with a core set of knowledge of federal information system security policy and is responsible for developing and executing test plans and conducting security assessments.

What you'll do:

• Developing and executing test plans of the OMB Circular A-123 internal control assessments as well as FISMA internal control assessments
• Determines, gathers, examines, and analyzes artifacts related to FISMA security control assessments and remediation verification
• Documents all assessment activities and results in sufficient detail to enable external review of all assessment processes, activities, results, and conclusions
• Provide security expertise to ensure security controls are implemented and the resulting documentation and artifacts are current
• Conducts security product evaluations, and recommends products, technologies, and upgrades to improve the customer’s security posture

What they're looking for:

• Minimum Educational Requirements: BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Physical Science, or other technology-related discipline
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of federal information systems security experience
• Technical Skills: - Experience with RMF and applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Solid knowledge of federal information system security policy, industry best practices, security control assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, system authorizations, configuration management, and system analysis
• Experience designing and implementing solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information
• Experience providing technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, product evaluation, and security implementation
• Experience using CSAM
• Solid understanding and application of NIST Special Publications including SP 800-53, SP 800-137, SP 800-171, and SP 800-37
• Solid understanding of FISMA audit requirements
• Solid understanding of IT audit requirements
• Ability to work with cooperatively and at a technical level with developers, engineers, and managers on system teams
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies

Benefits:

• 20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time
• 11 Federal Holidays + 2 Corporate Holidays
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vesting
• Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program