Mobility Security Engineer

Company: Perspecta
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 1, 2021

Job Description:

Business Group Highlights Civilian, State and LocalPerspecta's Civilian, State and Local segment partners with the U.S. Federal Civilian State and Local governments to provide infrastructure services, business solutions, and digital transformation services that help them achieve policy objectives and integrate citizen-centric services. ResponsibilitiesPerspecta is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualifiedindividuals for future opportunities as a Mobility Security Engineer in Reston, VA.This role will be supporting the Department of Homeland Security and its Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation (CDM) program. The CDM DEFEND task orders require awardees to improve visibility and security in the mobile environment. In order to meet current standards, Federal agencies have been deploying enterprise mobile solutions, or Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms. The CDM Program will first ensure that the participating agency's MDM meets or exceeds CDM-compliant security benchmarks. Once that is accomplished, the Agency mobile security solution will be integrated into the overall CDM scheme, ultimately flowing data up to the CDM Agency Dashboard. This dashboard provides a more complete picture of the agency's security posture by including the growing number of mobile devices with non-standardized platforms and configurations, within their organizations. The Mobility Security Engineer will work with a highly technical team focusing on integrating next generation cyber security technologies for a strategic federal customer. Activities include hands on administration, implementation and configuration of security tools to enhance the risk posture of customer networks. The candidate will provide subject matter expertise on MDM tools and assist the architects, design engineers and integrators with the data flow from the MDM tools to the CDM Agency Dashboard.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Apply subject matter (SME) technical expertise in implementing efficiencies and creating strategies to better detect and respond to cyber incidents by prioritizing mitigation actions. Collaborate and work with a diverse group of security engineers in developing solutions for complex challenges. Work closely with engineering and test teams and participate in technical meetings with Agency technical specialists. Work with Service Delivery team in developing agency-specific designs and policies to include working directly with agency technical and security SMEs. Work closely with customer delivery managers to prioritize daily tasks. Participate in technical meetings with customers' technical specialists. Provide Tier 2/3 support for incidents relating to security tools/solutions. Continuously improve customers' security deployments and integrate new technologies and services. Assist with systems and tools documentation in support of SELC gate reviews. QualificationsA BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field required; additional experience may qualify candidate in lieu of degree. : 5-8 years of experience in general IT operations. 5-8 years of experience administering Windows, Linux and/or virtual infrastructure to include installation, configuration and maintenance of enterprise networks. SME level expertise (minimum 3-5 years) in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions such as: VMWare AirWatch / Workspace One, MobileIron and Citrix XenMobile. Must have demonstrated experience securing enterprise level mobile security. : Extensive experience (minimum 3-5 years) in implementing and managing boundary defense technologies to include Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, and other. Specific knowledge of Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco and Fortinet firewall appliances. An extensive understanding and experience in implementing static/dynamic testing tools, web and database security assessment tools, for example: IBM Appscan, Fortify, Checkmarx, BurpSuite, Appdetective and Guardium. Experience with SIEM technologies and managing suite of tools to include Splunk Enterprise Security, QRadar, HP ArcSight and LogRhythm. Experience with security technologies relevant to the CDM program to include: IBM BigFix, Tenable Security Center, Forescout CounterAct, Tripwire and Rapid7. Proven ability to work closely with customer's network and operations team(s) to resolve issues or security concerns of tools/services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability and initiative to set goals and execute. Ability to work within a team environment with a solid work ethic. Preferred Skills:: Security relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+ or CEH. Understanding of federal cybersecurity guidance such as NIST SP 800-37 Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems: a Security Life Cycle Approach and NIST 800-137 Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations. Active DHS Public Trust or DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance preferred. Understanding of the DHS Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program.. Applicants must be clearable at time of hire. This position requires United States Citizenship and eligibility to apply for/obtain a DHS EOD Clearance. DoD SECRET Clearance preferred.. About PerspectaWhat matters to our nation, is what matters to us. At Perspecta, everything we do, from conducting innovative research to cultivating strong relationships, supports one imperative: ensuring that your work succeeds. Our company was formed to bring a broad array of capabilities to all parts of the public sectorfrom investigative services and IT strategy to systems work and next-generation engineering.Our promise is simple: never stop solving our nation's most complex challenges. And with a workforce of approximately 14,000, more than 48 percent of which is cleared, we have been trusted to do just that, as a partner of choice across the entire sector.Perspecta is anAA/EEOEmployer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.As a government contractor, Perspecta abides by the following provisionPay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of the other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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