Senior Technical Lead for Systems Security

Location: Remote

Required Clearance: Required to have and maintain a Non-Sensitive / High Risk (Public Trust) security clearance (Tier 4/6c).  

Certifications: Relevant Certifications (security+, CASP, CCISO, CISM, CISSP, CISM, CAP). An AWS Security certification is mandatory.   

Required Education: HS Diploma/GED

Required Experience: Ten (10) + years of technical experience in Information Technology. Seven (7) + years of technical experience with Application Security.   

Position Description:  

PingWind is seeking a Senior Technical Lead for Systems Security who conducts analysis of the systems on the organization's network and verifying that the systems security measures meet all required controls. Non-compliant controls are documented, and mitigation and impacts are developed to ensure risks are identified. Updates all attributes necessary to maintain security compliance.

Responsibilities:

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Manages and oversees verification of all aspects of cyber security policies for onsite systems. Identifies security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities to systems and networks and implements necessary security measures to nullify those threats. 

• Manages the cybersecurity system POA&Ms (reviewing, and verifying information), developing impact statements and mitigation strategies. 

• Verify that the cybersecurity requirements are met for each step in the risk management framework. Perform an initial assessment of the costs for these risks. 

• Experience with the planning, management, leadership, and coordination of multiple concurrent tasks, each with strict deadlines for a large-scale highly available system that is integrated with business-critical systems contemplated in this PWS. 

• Ability to work independently on system security matters.   

• Ability to perform complex technical tasks.  

• Strong technical understanding of Information Technology systems and services   

• Experience in system security, i.e., boundary documents, knowledge of ALs and inherited controls, etc. 

• Strong technical understanding of the areas of work and many of the technologies contemplated in PWS.

• Strong technical understanding of Information Technology, Identity and Access Management, and AWS GovCloud systems and services for the areas of work contemplated in PWS.   

• Expert knowledge of recent technological advances in computer science and engineering   

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.    

Required Qualifications

• Required to have and maintain a Non-Sensitive / High Risk (Public Trust) security clearance (Tier 4/6c).  

• Relevant Certifications (security+, CASP, CCISO, CISM, CISSP, CISM, CAP). An AWS Security certification is mandatory.   

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com 

Our benefits include:

• Paid Federal Holidays

• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

• 401k with matching

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Continuing education assistance

• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program 

• through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law