Cyber Security Engineer SME

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Key Responsibilities

Manage up to 10 A&A packages independently, ensuring timely updates, quality documentation, and full compliance with customer

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Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

Swift is actively seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security and accreditation of information systems, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage up to 10 A&A packages independently, ensuring timely updates, quality documentation, and full compliance with customer requirements.
Develop new A&A packages from inception through final ATO approval.
Provide evidence and respond to security control requirements within the customer’s A&A tool (e.g., Greenlight or equivalent).
Maintain and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) after ATO issuance.
Process Security-Relevant Changes (SRCs) and document all modifications to system configurations.
Collaborate closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on system changes, approvals, and ongoing compliance needs.
Perform vulnerability and compliance scans using Rapid7.
Work with development teams to ensure systems are patched regularly and all software versions remain current.
Conduct audits using Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, and AWS CloudTrail.
Navigate AWS Console (CAP) to gather evidence, validate configurations, and ensure system compliance.
Demonstrate familiarity with AWS serverless technologies such as Lambda, and containerized platforms.
Use JIRA and Confluence for workflow management, documentation, and collaboration.
Understand and work across multiple customer environments or fabrics.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, system engineering, or information assurance.
Strong technical expertise in computer network design, implementation, and accreditation.
Proven ability to provide oversight and coordination for multiple contractors supporting program objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Expertise in certification and accreditation processes.
In-depth knowledge of security policies and frameworks such as:
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark.

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.

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