Clarity Innovations

Principal Information Security Engineer

Fort Meade, MD · Principal

No sponsorship$117k-$292kDetected 12 hours ago

TypeScriptAWSAzureKubernetesCI/CDDevOpsData EngineeringCybersecuritySAPAuditingCommunicationCISSP

About the role

The role also entails the establishment and maintenance of ATO packages and their associated artifacts.
Success in this position requires willingness to comfortably work in the forefront of new ideas and a desire to learn and apply automated and cutting edge practices (Classified Cloud, CI/CD, and more).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Develop and integrate cybersecurity best practices for Kubernetes clusters and DevOps pipelines.
Create and update artifacts (e.g., SSP, hardware/software lists, PPSM, SCTM).
Maintain communication with project engineers on the implementation of security controls and policy enforcement turning Risk Management Framework security controls into technical requirements for delivery by software and platform engineers.
Engage with the security control assessor from the authorizing official's office to support authorization assessments.
Support the implementation of technologies into the CI/CD processes and systems to establish secure-by-default standards.
Perform vulnerability/risk/security impact analysis of cloud CI/CD development systems, applications, networking, and orchestration during all phases of the system development life cycle.
Monitor and review the regular updates/upgrades to equipment and procedures to maintain pace with information assurance requirements and business needs.

5-8 years experience working as an network/system administrator, system engineer, or ISSE
Proven RMF ability, with at least two years of specialized experience in at least one the following:
Has experience with, and is confident in, auditing and performing control assessments
Experience using scanners (e.g., ACAS, Nessus, SonarQube)
Experience with integrating technologies and security solutions on information systems
Demonstrated experience taking a package from RMF step 0-7 and being granted an ATO on at least one system
Manage and develop artifacts required to obtain a government continuous authorization to operate.
U.S. citizen with active TS clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility
Current DoDM 8570 IAT Level II or Level III certification, or DoD 8140.01 intermediate certifications under the "Security Architect" role
Cloud (prefer Azure or AWS)
Government software development / DevSecOps
TS / SAP environments
Offensive or defensive cyberspace operations
Fluent in understanding RMFas it pertains to classified systems
Solid understanding of the systems development life cycle
Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer relationship building skills, analytical skills and ability to lead/mentor teammates
Independent and diligent with their assigned work

Cloud Security Certifications
Any of the following:
CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineering Associate
AWS Certified Security - Specialist
CISSP-ISSAP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
CISSP-ISSEP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
GDSA: GIAC Defensible Security Architecture

AWS Certified Security
Specialist
Security Engineering/Architecture Certifications
Software Development Security Certification
Orchestration Certification
Certified Container Security Expert
Experience creating various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools
Experience using eMASS / Xacta / SNOW / LATTE ART

first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices.
We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.
We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions.
At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued.
Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.
Position Description
The information systems security engineer is positioned in direct support of development teams building a new IaC environment, and is responsible for driving security innovation and implementation across the project.

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