IT Security Engineer

21 Feb 2025

Vacancy expired!

M9 Solutions is seeking an

IT Security Engineer to work

hybrid remote/on-site on a government contract for a client located in

Washington, DC.Candidates must have the ability to obtain a

Secret clearance, and active Secret clearance or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for maintaining system security controls and standards by supporting the information system security owner and authorizing official.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of data access security safeguards and protective measures, to ensure protection of computer data from internal and/or external users.
  • Provide advice and counsel to an IT service delivery organization by providing and supporting IT infrastructure for climate research teams and the crews that transport them, to ensure the security of systems.
  • List daily duties that will be responsible for completing.
  • Communicate technical and security terms in a non-technical fashion.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, an active Secret clearance or higher is preferred.
  • Ability to serve as information system security owner.
  • Must actively hold at least one of the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, GCIH, GSEC, GSE, GISP, GSLC, CAP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA.
  • 5+ years of experience in developing, maintaining, and enforcing a cyber-security program covering information resources and activities for IT and/or IT Health.
  • Experience with independent assessment overview of the implementation of policies and procedures associated with the enterprise system software, security on Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, and the analysis of security vulnerabilities identifying recommendations for the remedy of the environment.
  • Experience in developing and implementing policies, standards and guidelines covering data security, disaster recovery, continuity of operations, and contingency planning.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in IT or a related field.
  • Certification in assessment and authorization (A&A).
  • Training in one or more of the following areas: FedRAMP, ITILv3, Microsoft Azure Cloud, Nessus, NIST RMF, penetration testing, plan of action and milestones, privacy impact assessment, privacy threshold analysis.

Full-Time Employee Compensation
  • Salary Range: $60,000/year - $180,000/year
  • M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
  • M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits
M9 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/women/veterans/disability. M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. M9 is subject to Executive Order 11246, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to hr@m9solutions.com . Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company. BH

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