Security Engineer Architect

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. Were a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years weve supported critical Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we need some amazing new professionals to join our team. ABSC has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI Security Engineer Architect working across several Task Orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract supporting National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC) systems. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. As a Security Engineer Architect, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management Framework to system ATOs across multiple domains. You will lean on your experience with security technologies and industry best practices while employing effective security solutions. You are a demonstrated leader, skilled at achieving cross functional collaboration in a dynamic and fast paced environment. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Security clearance required for this role: An Active TS/SCI with ability/willingness to obtain a CI polygraph is required. Responsibilities: As an integral member of the team, you will work closely with DTP Program Management, Task Order Leads, and Security and System Engineers on the following key tasks: Provide management oversight and coordination of DTP Security Team across multiple Task Orders with a focus on streamlining ATO management processes with engineering solutions and best practice efficiencies Provide technical guidance to team members while employing security solutions Directly interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security POCs Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures Provide operating system hardening and system patching guidance based on DISA STIGs and NIST publications Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution Strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile or SAFe environment Serve as Product Owner for the Security Engineering Team Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines. Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customer. Requirements: You demonstrate a solid understanding of security best practices and meet the following qualifications: BS degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 12+ years of prior relevant experience An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Polygraph Have at least one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE. NOTE: the CISSP Associate is not acceptable Familiarity with NIST Special Publications e.g. NIST SP 800-27, 30, 37, 53, 60 Experience with CNSS publication CNSSI 1253 Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the entire Risk Management Framework Plus (RMF) process to ATO Experience with incident response plans, plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms), risk management plans, and vulnerability management plans Experience establishing and maintaining a System Security Engineering (SSE) management process to integrate security and privacy controls into complex hardware and software systems Experience managing a team of Cyber Security Engineers (CSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) Experience using Tenable Security Center and all components Experience with technologies such as Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, VPCs, and public key infrastructure. Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills Desired Skills: An active CI polygraph Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification Experience with SAFe methodology Successfully achieved ATO under RMF+ across multiple domains Experience working in Agile and DevOpsSec environments Experience with big data applications Experience with Jira and Confluence Experience with OIDC or Oauth2 Experience with any of the following technologies: Kubernetes, Rancher, or Cloudera containerization technologies CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Gitlab Elasticsearch Active Directory SQL and NoSQL databases Scripting languages like bash, python, or PowerShell Salary is commensurate with education and years experience. Salary range for this requisition is: $150k - $285k annual. Who we are: ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas. Some of our benefits include: Generous PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays Retirement Planning 401k Fully Vested with Match Annual Health and Wellness Allowance buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us Career Development Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training Volunteer Time Off Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice Charitable Match ABSC matches an employees donation to a qualifying charity Referral Program We pay for internal and external referrals! LOV Awards Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program *ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application.* Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC)