Security Architect - TS/SCI

Security Architect– TS/SCI  

Xcelerate Solutions has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI Security Engineer Architect working across several Task Orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract supporting National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center systems. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.  As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management Framework to system ATOs across multiple domains. You will lean on your experience with security technologies and industry best practices while employing effective security solutions. You are a demonstrated leader, skilled at achieving cross functional collaboration in a dynamic and fast paced environment. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry. 

Location:   

Bethesda, MD

Security Clearance:  

Active TS/SCI  

Responsibilities:   

• Provide management oversight and coordination of DTP Security Team across multiple Task Orders with a focus on streamlining ATO management processes with engineering solutions and best practice efficiencies   
• Provide technical guidance to team members while employing security solutions
• Directly interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security POCs
• Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures
• Provide operating system hardening and system patching guidance based on DISA STIGs and NIST publications
• Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution
• Strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile or SAFe environment
• Serve as Product Owner for the Security Engineering Team
• Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customer.

 Minimum Requirements:  

• BS degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 12+ years of prior relevant experience
• An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Polygraph
• Have at least one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE. NOTE: the CISSP Associate is not acceptable
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications e.g. NIST SP 800-27, 30, 37, 53, 60
• Experience with CNSS publication CNSSI 1253
• Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the entire Risk Management Framework Plus (RMF) process to ATO
• Experience with incident response plans, plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms), risk management plans, and vulnerability management plans
• Experience establishing and maintaining a System Security Engineering (SSE) management process to integrate security and privacy controls into complex hardware and software systems
• Experience managing a team of Cyber Security Engineers (CSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs)
• Experience using Tenable Security Center and all components
• Experience with technologies such as Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, VPCs, and public key infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:  

• An active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification
• Experience with SAFe methodology
• Successfully achieved ATO under RMF+ across multiple domains
• Experience working in Agile and DevOpsSec environments
• Experience with big data applications
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with OIDC or Oauth2
• Experience with any of the following technologies:
• • Kubernetes, Rancher, or Cloudera containerization technologies
  • CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Gitlab
  • Elasticsearch
  • Active Directory
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Scripting languages like bash, python, or PowerShell