Team Leader Security Engineer at Absolute Business Solutions Corp. -Maryland

As ABSC’s next TS/SCI approved Team leader security engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, engineering, development, implementation and operation of software for the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP), where we support our customer’s mission to enable Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination ( TCPED) to centralize and standardize Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC) enterprise. We integrate off-the-shelf and new development efforts to support and enhance the Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) National Media and Exploitation Center (NMEC) architecture by leveraging cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems to deliver advanced data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to members of the Defense and Intelligence community. DTP advances the state-of-the-art in mission-oriented big data analytics tools and microservices development, ranging from Agile sprints to multi-year research and development cycles.

Have an impact as part of a mission-oriented, solutions-oriented and adaptive team that values ​​innovation, collaboration and professional development. If you are ready to join ABSC to enable DIA’s NMEC to provide critical and unique capabilities to the intelligence community, apply today!

While most work is performed on-site at our customer location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and some tasks may occasionally be completed remotely. The percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/outcomes.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

As an integral member of the team, you work closely with DTP Program Management, Task Order Leads and Security Engineers on the following core tasks:

• Provide management oversight and coordination of the DTP security team across multiple task orders
• Provide technical guidance to team members in using security solutions
• Direct interaction with DIA and NMEC security POCs
• Create, improve and maintain security policies and procedures
• Provide guidance for hardening operating systems and system patches based on DISA STIGs and NIST publications
• Analyze security incidents and provide resolution recommendations
• Strong knowledge and experience with software development in an Agile or SAFe environment
• Act as Scrum Master for the Security Team
• Manage individual project priorities, deliverables and deadlines.
• Foster an environment of collaboration among our various team members with the goal of delivering high-quality service and products to our customers.

Experience and education required for this position:

• BS degree and 12+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of relevant experience
• An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a polygraph
• Have at least one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE. NOTE: The CISSP Associate is not acceptable
• Familiarity with NIST special publications, e.g. NIST SP 800-27, 30, 37, 53, 60
• Experience with CNSS publication CNSSI 1253
• Experience with incident response plans, action plans and milestones (POA&Ms), risk management plans, and vulnerability management plans
• Experience establishing and maintaining a System Security Engineering (SSE) management process to integrate security and privacy controls into complex hardware and software systems
• Experience managing a team of Cyber ​​Security Engineers (CSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs)
• Experience supporting DoD/IC systems throughout the Risk Management Framework Plus (RMF) process
• Experience using Tenable Security Center and all components
• Experience with technologies such as Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, VPCs and public key infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Desired experience for this role:

• An active TS/SCI approval with Poly
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification
• Experience with SAFe methodology
• Successfully achieved ATO under RMF+
• Experience working in Agile and DevOpsSec environments
• Experience with big data applications
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with OIDC or Oauth2
• Experience with one of the following technologies:
  • Kubernetes, Rancher or Cloudera
  • CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Gitlab
  • Elasticsearch
  • Active folder
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Scripting languages ​​such as bash, python or PowerShell

On-site facilities:

• Available parking
• Accessible from MD, VA or DC
• Metro accessible shuttle service
• Wide open campus
• Fitness room on site
• Restaurants within walking distance

Who are we:

Since 2001, Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) has provided professional services and technology-enabled solutions to federal, defense and intelligence clients through a mission-first ethos, resulting in flexible, innovative and technology-advancing capabilities.

ABSC’s employees – including software developers, multi-disciplinary intelligence analysts, technology protection engineers, program support staff and specialists in cloud, data science, AI/ML and cyber – diligently support their customers, meet their challenges and stay ahead of technological developments. or operational consequences for the mission.

ABSC is poised to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel and solutions to advance the driving innovation, agility and security of our federal government customers across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

• 4 weeks PTO plus 11 federal holidays
• Retirement Planning – 401k fully vested with matching
• Tuition Assistance Program – Do you have student loans? Let us help!
• Annual health and welfare benefit
• Career Development – ​​USD 5,250 annually for education and training
• Volunteer – Spend time directly supporting a charity of your choice
• Charity Match – ABSC will match (fixed amount) an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
• Paid parental leave – Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay
• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
• Performance bonus

Apply today to join our team! We are always looking to grow our team. If you know someone who is looking for a new career opportunity, please share this job posting with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t have to be an employee to take advantage of our referral program!

*ABSC is a proud member of V3, Virginia Values ​​​​Vets, which recognizes our commitment to hiring veterans. If you are a veteran, be sure to include this on your application. Thank you! *

Absolute Business Solutions Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters; To view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected].

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact ABSC Human Resources at 703-437-3000 or [email protected]. Do not call about the status of your application if you do not require accessibility or accommodation assistance. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not be responded to.