Information Systems Security Engineer

Job Summary

NT Concepts is seeking an Information System Security Engineer to provide design, implementation, and administration for a modern, on-premises, multi-tenant domain on hyperconverged infrastructure leveraging Nutanix and Cisco UCS. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in migrating legacy systems and applications to the new domain while ensuring uptime of critical systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing and implementing virtualized infrastructure, automation, and system optimization.

Mission Focus

We are building an innovative compute, networking, storage, and A/V communications IT stack to support the vital security interests of the United States. Support to this system infrastructure will occasionally require on-call, unscheduled work outside of core hours to respond to mission needs.

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly

Location/Flexibility

• Chantilly, VA, onsite

Responsibilities

• 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 cyber security issues and liens.
• Serve as the office representative to relevant Cloud and Security related groups.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Poly
• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
  • OR Master’s degree with 10 years of experience.
  • OR 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.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at times.

About NT Concepts

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid-tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. We deliver end-to-end data and technology solutions that advance the modernization, transformation, and automation of the national security mission—solutions with real impact developed in a strong engineering culture that encourages technical growth, leadership, and creative “big idea” problem-solving. Employees are the core of NT Concepts. We understand that