Cyber Security Engineer

Actalent • Havre De Grace, MD • 2d ago

Description

Administer and maintain Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning for the information assurance team in accordance with STIG/SRG guidance, applicable Taskords, and best security practices - Evaluate information systems for compliance with Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) and the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) repository - Navigate systems through the authorization process, prepare packages for government review, and maintain compliance through change management - Translate security requirements into technical tasks and work with the engineering teams to verify the measures needed to bring systems and laboratories into compliance - Ensure that all systems are patched and report any problems in achieving compliance to the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Documentation and compliance are vital, requiring the creation and maintenance of security documentation, including ATO packages and ensuring the integration of security solutions - Create and update the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to document all known vulnerabilities. Work with the engineering team to determine remediation or mitigation actions and timelines

Skills

Cyber, emass, stigs, acas, RMF, ATO, Nessus, Nist, Security+

Top Skills Details

Cyber,emass,stigs,acas,RMF,ATO,Nessus,Nist,Security+

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Candidates must have an active CAC. The Army can not issue new CAC's until the new Fiscal Year, so they can't consider candidates without one. 3+ years of general information technology experience 2+ year of directly applicable ACAS experience Knowledge of cybersecurity policies and guidelines (NIST SP 800-53, DoD Instruction 8510.01), a strong understanding of security controls, vulnerability management, and risk assessment methodologies Hands-on experience utilizing DoD-approved scanning/testing tools (Nessus, STIG Checker, SCAP, etc.) and performing analysis of output Experience with DoD cyber security applications (ACAS, HBSS, SCC) Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements, NIST standards, vulnerability and compliance assessments, and the NIST RMF A BA or BS degree n a relevant field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology is required. An Associates degree and 7 years of experience or a total of 9 years of total experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree Active Top Secret Clearance Security + certifications; with ability to obtain Linux+ certification Familiarity with security control assessments, STIG Viewer and Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) checklists or benchmarks desired

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $155000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Havre De Grace,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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