Information System Security Engineer (TS/SCI + Poly) - The DarkStar Group, LLC : Job Details

Description

The DarkStar Group is seeking an Information System Security Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in McLean, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company and our benefits.

THE PROJECT

The DarkStar Group's team integrates hundreds of data sources into a Geospatial Data Analysis platform used throughout the Intelligence Community. Their tool and dataset is widely recognized as the leading platform for geospatial analysis, touching nearly every type of mission. Top government officials use analysis from this platform to make daily decisions that have global impact. The platform is constructed of 3rd party tools and custom applications, and new data sources are constantly being added. The customer is excellent to work with, and there is a healthy mix of customer-driven requirements and team-driven ideas/innovation: engineers typically have freedom in choosing how to do things and which technologies to utilize. Customer leadership also helps drive innovation and has created a close, collaborative idea exchange between staffers and contractors.

Despite this platform being widely used, there is a huge amount of brand new work adding new capabilities and data sources, as well as migrating more and more of the subsystems to AWS. Work on this program takes place in the McLean, VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (acceptable by this customer).

THE ROLE

• Lead the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
• Ensure the secure development and maintenance of tools, including managing accreditations and authorization processes; identifying and mitigating security risks and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Provide consultation, analysis, and recommendations on system architecture, system configuration, and data flows throughout the life cycle of tool development; including testing, operations, maintenance, and decommission.
• Provide support services that include assisting project personnel in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security controls applicable to their systems, recommending mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities, recommending system exceptions and/or Plan of Action and Milestones, and assisting in the remediation of risk findings identified by Security.
• Maintain close liaison with ISSM office, with a focus on synthesizing ISSM guidance for streamlined and low-risk implementation for systems.
• Work with team to write and successfully execute Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address cybersecurity issues and liens.
• Serve as the office representative to relevant Cloud and Security related groups.
• Engage with C2E: Cloud Services Providers and provide recommendations for integration with customer tools as appropriate.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with 10 years of experience; or a Doctorate with 8 years of experience.
• Proven experience in supporting A&A and information assurance processes.
• Strong understanding of DISA STIGs and hands-on experience with STIG Viewer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current security risks, protocols, and best practices.

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you.

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

• Very strong salaries;
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
• The ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
• 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
• A generously-funded HSA;
• An 8% 401(k) contribution;
• 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
• The ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
• A generous training budget;
• $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
• Business development/growth incentives; and
• Top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.