Remote - Cyber Security Systems Engineer $80/hr Srinivasa Kandi

Role: –Cyber Security Systems Engineer
Bill Rate: $80/hour C2C
Location: Remote
Duration: 12+ months/ long-term
Interview Criteria: Telephonic +Zoom
Direct Client Requirement

Job responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Provides technical knowledge and analysis of complex problems that require an understanding of current best practices and government-mandated policies for the effective development and implementation of cybersecurity solutions.
• Develop and implement system security plans, policies, and controls in accordance with DoD and NIST standards (e.g., RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
• Conduct cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support architecture and design reviews from a security perspective.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure cybersecurity is integrated early in the systems engineering process.
• Assist with security test and evaluation (ST&E), including validation, verification, and accreditation efforts (e.g., ATO/ATC).
• Contribute to Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and related security documentation.
• Provides technical expertise in areas such as Cloud Systems Architecture, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Network Systems Management, etc.
• Provides technical expertise in areas that have system security and/or cybersecurity touch points, such as defensive cyberspace operations, joint operations planning, policy, and technical intelligence.
• Initiates action for providing support to various working groups such as system security working groups, cybersecurity working groups, change management boards, etc.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or systems security engineering within a DoD environment.
• Experience supporting system accreditation packages and security documentation.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800 series, and DoDI 8510.01.
• Demonstrated experience with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures, and operating instructions related to program security, information assurance, information management, configuration management, and cyber defense.
• Experience working closely with ISSMs/ISSEs and government security stakeholders.

Desired Experience:

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP+, Network+).
• Relevant experience and knowledge of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, Nessus, STIG Viewer, and Splunk.
• Experience within the National Security Space and/or the Ground Systems Mission Areas.
• Experience with SDA SW.
• Experience with Infrastructure, Platforms, Networks, and Data.

Note: If you are interested, please share your updated resume and suggest the best number & time to connect with you. If your resume is shortlisted, one of our IT Recruiter from my team will contact you as soon as possible

Srinivasa Reddy Kandi

Client Delivery Manager

Valiant Technologies LLC

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