Open Systems Technologies Corporation is a leader in the government contracting marketplace, providing Enterprise Security and Cloud Computing solutions to support large organizations. Our capabilities include supplying federal government entities and private businesses with software development, scientific and engineering technical assistance, systems integration, and enterprise security. Since its founding in 1996, OST has been committed to delivering high-quality, best-in-class results that bring added value to our clients while investing in our employees’ futures by providing exciting projects to work on, and robust benefits to include technical training and certifications, relocation assistance and a 401K match with immediate vesting.

Open Systems Technologies Corporation is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support an IC customer Program focused on the Integration, Operations, and Sustainment of various systems both legacy and in development. The Cyber Security Engineer will need to be a self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment and the ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent tasks in an effective manner. The Cyber Security Engineer works with internal team members to ensure the systems are functional, secure, and scalable. The Engineer will collaborate with internal leadership, customers, and counterparts as the single POC for all items related to security. The systems and networks documentation and services developed will be used to collect and process data and improve the programs security infrastructure. The Cyber Security Engineer will design and develop cyber security technology along with integration of new architectural features into existing infrastructures while maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks. The Cyber Security Engineer shall have security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) expertise, to include but not limited to: ICD 503, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), XACTA, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Responsibilities:

Lead multi-disciplined teams in the design and implementation of the cyber security system architecture.
Produce cyber security architectural artifacts. Provide architectural analysis of cyber security features and existing system related to future needs and trends.
Reviews and provides input to system requirements based on cyber security posture.
Applies industry best practices and lessons learned into future iterations and new designs.
Supports the Engineering Review Board by evaluating artifacts for architectural compliance
Provides broad based experience in the systems engineering lifecycle and apply the experience to specific cyber security initiatives relating to architectural design and development
Resolves architecture implementation issues during integration and testing
Advise and assist team members to deploy and configure collection services and tools
Work with team members to move data to the appropriate data stores
Meet hands-on RMF responsibilities
Lead Vulnerability Management and ConMon tasks for multi-disciplined teams

Required Qualifications:

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI Security Clearance

Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.

Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently to team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.
Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) expertise
Familiar with Amazon Web Services (S3 Buckets, EC2, Reserved Instances, etc.)
Familiar with System Engineering documentation creation (VDDs, diagrams, etc.)
Familiar with team collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)
Working knowledge with XACTA 360, Tenable Security Center, Nessus, Trellix ePO, ACAS, HBSS and Audit enterprise security services
Proficient in ACAS Vulnerability and STIG scanning, reporting, management and remediation
Viewed as an industry expert in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) steps one thru six with the ability to lead Assessment and Authorization (A&A) tasks to successfully achieve Authority to Operate (ATO)
Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
DoD.8570/8140 IAM III Certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.)

Minimum Required - COMPTIA Security+ or comparable IAT/IAM II/III certification

Requires BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience OR, Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with CI/CD Pipeline Management
Experience with DevOps tools (GitLab, Fortify, EKS, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift)
Experience with cloud-based architectures
Experience with Engineering Review Boards and Change Management
Prior experience with ICD 503
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
XACTA
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

BENEFITS

OST has been operating since 1996 and has various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 11 Federal Holidays, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end-of-year profit sharing.