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Why Choose VGI, a GRVTY Company

VGI, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. VGI, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security—anyone whose job it is to advance America’s strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That’s what we’re here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it’s invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At VGI, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401k with generous company match

• Training and Development Opportunities

• Award Programs

• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

JOB TITLE: System Engineer / Information System Security Engineer - R25-023

PROJECT OVERVIEW: The System Engineer / Information System Security Engineer will serve as part of an infrastructure operations and maintenance (O&M) team responsible for maintaining and securing an isolated infrastructure consisting of Linux servers and workstations, network attached storage, and networking hardware. The ideal candidate will posses a broad skillset and be capable of adapting and learning new technologies for continuous improvement and evaluation of system optimization opportunities.

The System Engineer / Information System Security Engineer will work as part of a diverse work team, interfacing directly with customers, end users, software developers, and other project stakeholders daily. Primary duties will include performing routine security scans of hardware and components that make up the system, analyzing security scans, and helping plan and execute required security patching and updates to ensure system compliance and accreditation. Other duties may include, but not be limited to serving as a data transfer officer; assisting with hardware/firmware updates; authoring and maintaining system and security documentation; and working as part of an integrated product team focused on business and mission continuity and operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor, assess, and maintain information security policies and for the hardware and systems that make up the system and network infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with Sponsor security policies and directives.
• Conduct and analyze system and network security scans and assessments.
• Translate security findings into actionable implementation steps for fellow maintenance team members.
• Work as part of an integrated product team comprised of multiple vendors.
• Monitor, scan, assess, and help remediate any security findings that may be discovered within the managed infrastructure.
• Evaluate system security standards and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Assist program team with configuration management and logistics related to the information system architecture.
• Help plan and execute phased hardware recapitalization to promote extended service, security, and support of the system and network.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI w/poly

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong working knowledge of information security policies and best practices published by industry resources like the Center for Internet Security (CIS) National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST), Department of Defense (DoD), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
• Familiarity with system and network security scanning tools (i.e. Nexpose, Nmap, Nessus, etc.)
• Ability to translate security findings into actionable implementation steps for fellow maintenance team members.
• Demonstrated experience scanning and updating RedHat/Rocky Linux distributions on servers and workstations.
• Working knowledge of networking, basic routing, and network device security scanning and updating.
• Ability to perform data transfer operations between isolated systems and networks.
• Demonstrated mastery of information security principles and best practices to safeguard information systems.
• Understanding of scalable infrastructure and applications is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for responding to service desk tickets and requests.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented thinking with the ability to see the “big picture”.
• Growth mindset and capability for interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork.

WORK LOCATION: Dulles, VA

TRAVEL: Up to 25% CONUS. Up to 1-3 business days per quarter could be required to help maintain and update equipment at geographically separated locations.

VGI, a GRVTY Company, 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

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