Job Description

Acara Solutions is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer for our Client located in Pittsburgh, PA.

• Recognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learned
• Effective in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions as they affect the cyber design and implementation
• Regular contact with senior levels of security workgroups
• Works under limited direction
• Contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams
• Frequent contact with the external customers' security professionals

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science or Mathematics. 
• Minimum of 8 years experience with ing the NIST Risk Management Framework
• Minimum of 8 years experience with specific RMF overlays 
• Minimum of 8 years experience with modern software development environment (Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps)
• Minimum of 8 years experience with doc-as-code, markdown, ansible, and test automation frameworks
• Minimum of 8 years experience with FedRAMP, DoD Impact Levels, and cloud SRG and reference implementations

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• Strong ability in reporting relevant cyber systems engineering design
• Strong knowledge of cyber security technology and trends
• Ability to lead security workgroups
• Strong security and administration skills in Linux and Windows
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments and tools such as containers and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Rancher)
• Knowledge of standard DoD security tools - STIGs, ACAS / Nessus, HBSS / EPO.
• Hands-on knowledge of Identity Management systems - Active Directory, LDAP/Kerberos, SAML, OAuth.
• Strong knowledge of network security, including DNS, TLS, firewalls, NAT, intrusion detection, and software-defined networks (SDN).
• Broad understanding of security standards such as CVE, CVSS, various NIST standards, FIPS 140 and 199.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good data analysis skills with Word, Excel, Python, or other tools
• Good communication skills, interpersonal, written, and public speaking/presentations

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• Active Secret DoD Clearance 
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15.  A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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