Cyber Security Engineer III

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-sys.com. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

We are seeking a mission-focused Cyber Security Engineer III to support and contribute to our government customer’s success in Springfield, VA!

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Common Criteria Language, and FIPS 140 standards.
• Works on various network types of equipment and related devices from a security protection emphasis to include installing; troubleshooting; modifying; testing.
• Can independently build test network or system prototypes, performing equipment set-up, testing, and participating in test report writing. Has the ability to develop attack programs to verify security assurance and weakness capability.
• Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's missions, goals, and requirements, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the IA arena.
• Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized technology problems. Integrates electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to IA requirements.
• Conducts security assessments and security consulting services. Analyzes information security requirements. Performs certification for C&A processes for the accreditations of systems.
• Performs vulnerability analysis and assessment using either government or commercial off-the-shelf technologies

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• High-school Diploma plus 10 years experience, or associates degree with 8 years experience, or bachelor’s Degree with 6 years experience, or Master’s Degree with 4 years experience, or PHD with 2 years experience.

Security Clearance Level

• Top Secret / SCI

Work Schedule

• Full-time on-site

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual’s protected status:  race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://careers-criterion-sys.icims.com/.