Position Summary

BayFirst Solutions, a subsidiary of Versar, Inc., is seeking a Senior Security Engineer (Process Improvement) to support the Department of Homeland Security’s Enterprise Engineering Division (EED) within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).  This candidate will be a member of a high functioning team supporting cybersecurity countermeasures to strengthen DHS enterprise and HQ networks, to include the overseeing and providing strategic and tactical direction with security compliance.  This candidate will work directly with team of network and security engineers, data center specialists, ISSOs, industry vendors, and DHS stakeholder groups that includes 20+ DHS Components.

This effort is responsible for providing support for the following Homeland Security Enterprise Network (HSEN) services along with Security Engineering & Architecture process improvement to include:

Maintaining and improving network and security capabilities to include modernization and emerging technologiesProviding technical support for the design, build, and upgrade of network and security systemsEnsuring that the network security architecture is in compliance with security standards and complies with federal and DHS architectural guidelinesProviding performance engineering and network management support to include monitoring using the tools and technologies provided by Information Technology Operations (ITO), Enterprise Engineering Division (EED).Ensuring the security tools and infrastructure are available and operational from the perimeter down to the endpoint and data itself.

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

Develop and implement a Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) approach to design, plan, and deliver engineering services, solutions, and products to transition to Operational and Maintenance (O&M)Provide an array of management and technical support services to the ITO EED at all DHS HQ sites in accordance with DHS methodologies, processes, and proceduresProvide project engineering services for new services, solutions, and products toDeploy in the IT enterprise. Project engineering scopes of work include hardware and software solutions and products, application tools installations and configurations, and other related activities. Project engineering activities include design, analysis, implementation, testing, deployment, and transition to O&M.Review system requirements and provide recommended architectural and supporting design changes for capacity management, optimal automation, server builds, and configuration.Work with O&M team to develop and implement an ITSM / ITOM Plan to standardize ITSM / ITOM procedures utilizing best practices in providing IT services and managing IT operations across the enterprise.Coordinate and collaborate with DHS HQ’s other technology and service providers to integrate and streamline delivery of new LAN A (MAN) capabilities and services, supplying DHS HQ with seamless communication, planning, project engineering services, and implementation with all parties associated with LAN A infrastructure.Create standard operating procedures, technical schematics, system support, and SELC documentation for all new IT infrastructure activities and services.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

At least six (6) years of professional experience in an IT Services environment, providing technical support with emphasis on security compliance for federal networks. Prior experience with NIST FIPS Standards, Contingency Plans, Network Infrastructures, Security Impact Analysis, Privacy Impact security Assessments & Analyses, Standard Operating Procedures.Experience in developing Cybersecurity Process Improvement Roadmaps and optimizing cybersecurity processes. Experience in RMF, risk mitigation, vulnerability assessment, and continuous improvement. Experience with migration and integration to/in the cloud and Strategic Plan DevelopmentU.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred.Must be resourceful in learning a very complex and dynamically changing networkMust be able to work independently in fast paced, dynamic environment.Past experience within the Department of Homeland Security or other government agency is preferred.U.S. citizenship required and eligibility for a DHS EoD is required to be considered for this position.

Education

BS degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Cyber Security, or equivalent experience

Certifications Desired

Security Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GSLC, CISA, CASP, or equivalent

Software/Hardware Desired

IBM AppScan, HP WebInspect, Nexpose, Splunk, Nessus, HP Fortify, McAfee SECURE, McAfee Virus Scan, Enterprise, ArcSight Sourcefire, Nagios, Saint,  Solarwinds, Remedy, Primavera, Xacta, CSAM