Security Engineer
ECS Corporate Services

Job Info

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ECS is seeking a Security Engineer to work remote.

Job Description:

ECS is seeking a Security Engineer to support a biometric mission critical application for the Department of Homeland Security. We are seeking professionals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to serving the mission are key.

Primary Duties

• Assess how a new technology impacts the security posture of the Enterprise
• Enforce policies and guidelines as outlined within NIST SP 800-53, DHS 4300A, DHS 4300B Sensitive Systems Policy
• Provide guidance in the implementation of system specific features and security controls to ensure effective compliance with federal requirements
• Promote a healthy security posture for the implementation team and key stakeholders
• Provide IT security consultation to system owners on security incident reports, equipment/software inventories, technical vulnerability reports, and contingency plans
• Perform the necessary review, analysis, and reporting of key system attributes, weaknesses, and changes to the Information Systems Security Manager, System Owner, and Department Risk Management body to support the Continuous Monitoring of supported systems
• Initiate, track, and manage the creation, opening, and closure of weaknesses via Department prescribed Plan of Action & Milestone (POAM) processes and procedures
• Effectively communicate the risk and security posture to the Information Systems Security Manager, System Owner, Key Stakeholders, and consumers of security controls within your purview
• Report IT security incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures

Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must successfully complete a stringent Background Investigation and obtain the required Government Security Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree or additional years of experience
• 5+ years in application security engineering support

Desired Skills:

• Technical Certification (one or more of the following), AWS, Azure, CCNP, MCSE
• Security Certification: CISSP

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

General Description of Benefits

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