Security Systems IV&V Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Security Systems IV&V Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Herndon, VA(onsite).

Rate Range: $60/hour to $64/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IV&V Initiatives: Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive IV&V activities for network and security infrastructure projects.
• Process Development: Develop and maintain IV&V methodologies, checklists, and documentation to ensure detailed coverage and traceability.
• System Review: Evaluate system architectures, configurations, and deployments for compliance with requirements and standards.
• Assessment & Testing: Conduct thorough assessments, audits, and testing of network components (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) to validate security, functionality, and performance.
• Risk Identification: Identify gaps, risks, and non-conformities, providing actionable recommendations for remediation and risk reduction.
• Reporting: Prepare and deliver clear, comprehensive IV&V reports for stakeholders, highlighting findings, risks, and suggested improvements.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (including engineering, operations, and project management) to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Continuous Monitoring: Lead or support continuous monitoring activities, integrating vulnerability assessment findings into risk analyses and corrective action plans.
• Compliance & Security: Apply and validate NIST SP 800-53 controls, manage the full RMF lifecycle (NIST SP 800-37), and support FedRAMP and FISMA compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Translate complex technical vulnerabilities and risk data into actionable, mission-focused insights for executive stakeholders.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Professional Development: Stay current with emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in security, compliance, and IV&V.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance