Cyber Security Engineer (140)

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you are passionate about IT security and bring an enviable combination of experience, exceptional analytical skills, and hands-on experience with security monitoring tools to a role. You are committed to keeping up to date with the latest security threats - and solutions, and you can readily discuss your ideas with a diverse and talented team of IT professionals. You're a self-starter who can work independently though you're equally comfortable contributing to a team environment. Your creative flair provides an eye for innovative solutions, and you have the business know-how to recognize what is practical and cost-effective. In addition, your exceptional communication skills allow you to explain complex ideas to a diverse range of colleagues.

Requirements

• Experience with the full software or systems development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and implementation.
• Real-world knowledge of emerging CMMC standards.
• Experience working in a Network Security Operations Center (SOC) as an engineer or analyst.
• Verifiable relevant Security certifications in two or more of the following: CISSP, CAP, CEH, CRISC, CISM, CIPP/US.
• Experience with security industry standards (NIST 800 series, NIST FIPS, HIPAA / HITECH).
• Extensive experience with required Certification & Accreditation (C&A) artifacts across the SDLC, including System Security Plans (SSP), Information System Risk Assessments (ISRA), Contingency Plans (CP) and Testing, Configuration Management Plans (CM), Interface Control Documents (ICD), Security Impact Assessments (SIA), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and System of Records Notice (SORN), Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Extensive experience documenting compliance descriptions in SSPs for IT Security and Privacy controls (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, etc.).
• Experience with FedRAMP processes and requirements for applications to comply with FedRAMP.
• Knowledge and experience working with applications hosted in the Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience supporting security for a system with agile software development.
• Experience or familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices (including CICD pipeline).
• HANDS-ON experience with application security testing tools and findings remediation.
• Experience collaborating with developers to explain testing vulnerabilities so they can be resolved.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Government experience is highly regarded.
• Brilliant communication skills to liaise and assist with reviews from internal and external security auditors.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES RESIDENCY IN MARYLAND OR NORTHERN VIRGINIA and is PARTIAL REMOTE 2 DAYS A WEEK. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FULL REMOTE SCHEDULE.

Only individuals with permanent work authorization should apply. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. Fully-vaccinated status for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment. Hiring candidates with a permanent residence within commuting distance to Columbia, MD.

ABOUT NEXT PHASE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES, INC.

Innovation. It’s What Defines Us.

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase their productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people that achieve results, understand the importance of being a productive and supportive team member, and put the customer’s satisfaction first. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people that are interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.

Will you join us to share in the success?

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance (three healthcare plans to choose from), Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-sponsored Wellness Program

PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

PAID LEAVE

• Competitive paid-time-off programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid Maternity leave for mothers recovering from the birth of a child

RETIREMENT

• 401K plan with 5% employer contribution (employee contributions are not required to receive 5% employer contribution)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Employees are reimbursed for professional development activities including classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, professional licenses required for a position

PET INSURANCE

• Choose from two options to help keep your pets happy and healthy

CELL PHONE AND INTERNET

• Employees are reimbursed $40/month for cell phone plans and $60/month for home Internet