Senior Information Assurance Security Engineer (3652)

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Senior Information Assurance Security Engineer

Job Description

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security.

Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. The salary range for this position is $160K - $190K annually. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!

This position will be based at Washington, DC

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with stakeholders and other system engineers to understand requirements and translate them into automated API integrations leveraging Xacta 360 and Xacta.io’s API capabilities.
• Learn and become familiar with the Xacta Software Suite, deployment methodologies and integration with customer security processes.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operational performance and streamline customer Risk Management Framework workflow processes.
• Interacts daily in person, via email and phone conversations with a large user base to provide user support to Xacta software users.
• Complete assignments with independent thought and action within the scope of specific assignments.
• Work cooperatively with other Telos employees, government agencies, and other industry partners.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• An active Top-Secret Clearance is required with ability to obtain a TS/SCI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience (6 years).
• 5+ years of relevant IT Security/Computer Science/Information Security Experience required.
• Experience using Python to build API Integrations
• Demonstrated ability to work tasks autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels are required.
• A professional attitude regarding attention to detail and customer service and excellent organizational skills are required.
• Detail oriented with an emphasis on high quality of deliverables.
• Experience using Python to build API Integrations
• Strong understanding of application security requirements and best practices
• Experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues.

Desired Additional Skills:

• Experience with other scripting languages such as PHP, JSON, or Apache Velocity highly desired.
• Risk Management Framework and NIST security requirements highly desired.
• Experience with the Xacta software suite or other GRC automation tools.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

Telos Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Telos Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at View phone number on hackajob.com. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state's relay service: .

Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.