Cybersecurity Project Engineer (Northern Virginia) with Security Clearance

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Job Description Company Overview: For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work. Position Overview: Edgesource is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Engineer to provide highly technical and in-depth penetration testing service, in support of enterprise cyber security equities. The Sponsor requires support specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking, to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems. The intent is to provide senior decision makers with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic investment decisions. This position requires all work be performed full-time onsite at the client location in the Northern Virginia area. All candidates must possess a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance to qualify . Key Responsibilities: Document all identified system risks, planned test procedures, and results. Perform analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testing. Review program-level documentation such as requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans, and security plans. Create and document penetration testing plans and procedures. Conduct hands-on penetration testing by leveraging approved testing plans and procedures. Analyze penetration test results, document risks, and recommend countermeasures to uncovered risks. Participate or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards. Document action items and results from technical exchange meetings and application review boards. Brief management on the status of action items and results of activities. Required Qualifications: Possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field. Demonstrated experience with cyber penetration testing. Demonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testing. Demonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniques. Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platforms. Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture. Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis. Demonstrated experience analyzing network architectures. Demonstrated experience using network management tools. Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies. Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plans. Demonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisors. Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations. Two or more of the relevant certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN) eLearn Security Certified Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPTv2) Global Information Assurance Certification Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) Desired Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED): Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizations. Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives. Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline. Working at Edgesource: As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation. At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include: - Unlimited PTO + 11 Paid Holidays Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid) Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401k Plan with Match Tuition & Professional Development Support Commuter Benefits Bonus & Employee Referral Programs Career Growth Opportunities - Disclaimer: Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at or by phone at .

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