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Cybersecurity / Information Security Engineer

Evans & Chambers, Chantilly, VA, United States


Cybersecurity / Information Security Engineer
ID: 10000259

Department: Information Technology

Position Overview
Evans & Chambers Technology (EC) is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support a technical development program centered on cloud-based applications and associated infrastructure operating in a highly secure, classified network environment. The ISSE will integrate directly into a multidisciplinary team that includes software developers, systems engineers, DevOps engineers, database administrators, and systems architects.

Clearance
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Location
Chantilly, VA Onsite

Core Team Hours
9 AM – 3 PM daily; schedule flexibility outside those hours may be negotiated with management.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Participate in daily Agile standup (scrum) meetings and provide status updates on assigned Jira issues

Attend ad-hoc Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to assess security impacts of proposed architectural and system changes

Lead or assist with security scans; analyze and report on findings and their system impact

Review externally reported security findings (CVEs) and conduct impact analysis with recommended remediation paths

Evaluate upcoming system changes and new features for security implications during team design reviews

Primary Responsibilities

Identify, select, implement, and assess NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls

Develop and integrate secure configuration baselines per DISA STIGs and CIS benchmark guidelines

Contribute to the design of secure architectures and system designs

Ensure security requirements are embedded throughout the System/Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Execute Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities in support of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements

Create, review, and maintain A&A artifacts and supporting documentation

Perform security analysis and monitoring across a 100% AWS cloud-based environment

Conduct vulnerability scanning, analyze results, and develop remediation strategies and security implementations

Interface with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) to support system accreditation efforts

Lead or participate in TEMs; document outcomes and brief management as needed

Required Qualifications

6–10 years of relevant ISSE or cybersecurity experience

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

BS in a technical discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience

Hands‑on Linux experience, including proficiency with the command line

Scripting and programming experience in Bash, Python, or similar languages

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals — ports, routing, subnets, VPNs, firewalls, and troubleshooting

Experience working within Agile development teams and workflows

Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-160, DISA/CIS STIGs, and CVE management

Experience with RMF workflow tools and processes

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly articulate findings and recommendations, and receptive to alternative approaches raised by team members

Desired Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Security Specialty, or AI security credentials

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation platforms

Prior experience working in a cloud-based environment, preferably AWS

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All employment opportunities are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other basis protected by law.

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