Security Engineer - Virginia Beach, VA

Position Description

If you love high profile and challenging programing projects supporting the United States Navy - Serco has a great opportunity for you!  This Information Security Test Engineer will be on a dynamic team responsible for testing afloat and shore based systems at our offices in Virginia Beach, VA, Panama City Beach FL, or Washington DC.  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our national security homeland defense.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer your Secret clearance.

Serco supports the US Navy in the acquisition of new technology used to defend our nation. Our team reviews acquisition documentation, develops cyber test plans, executes cyber test events, collects, and analyzes data and writes test reports. You will be part of a team that works closely with the customers and other Serco teams to deliver cyber-secure systems to the Navy. The team has been supporting Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization for over 15 years and has been recognized by the Navy for their outstanding contributions.

In this role, you will:

• Perform activities necessary for system Assessment and Authorization
• Support the program office in creating/gathering necessary artifacts necessary to support an Authorization decision.
• Perform both manual and automated cybersecurity testing of systems and components.
• Document test results and provide preliminary risk assessment to the Program Manager.
• Provide weekly status updates for systems under your purview.
• Supports development of Cyber Test Plan for executes test events, collects, and analyzes data, and provides a report on the results.
• Create/ update Cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Works directly with senior technical personnel, stakeholders, and project managers in the planning and execution of test events.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience
  • An Associates degree and 5 years of experience.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• A Cybersecurity certification. (i.e. CompTIA Security+ CE or higher-level certification)
• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Proficiency with MS-Office software to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.
• The ability to travel up to 25%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Previous experience with DoD Risk Management Framework.
• NQV (Navy Qualifier Validator) certification.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration.  It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.