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Security Operations Testing Engineer (IT Test and Evaluation Specialist II) (Government)

Chantilly, Virginia

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Job Description:

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

Our National Security Team supports the Intelligence Community by providing, operating and assuring critical voice, video and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.

AT&T has an opening for aSecurity Operations Testing Engineer (SOTE) to support the Intelligence Sector.

This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities: The Security Operations Testing Engineer (SOTE) is responsible for the validating the implementation of the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 Rev 5 technical security controls for all Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) systems on the program.

The daily job duties are as follows:

  • Assist with metrics development and maintenance to support executive reporting of security events.
  • Coordinate with the information assurance team to identify secure configuration update requirements to close FISMA systems Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M).
  • Develop, maintain, and execute Certified Test Plans (CTP) with the Third-Party assessors for all network equipment within FISMA systems.
  • Development of Scan Mitigation Reports by analyzing enterprise vulnerability scans for all FISMA Systems.
  • Device lifecycle management within Enterprise Security Services (e.g., audit logging, vulnerability scanning, etc.).

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications: Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years.

Additional required qualifications include:Must have certifications to meet minimum requirements for DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification requirements; level 3 requirements are acceptable as well. Level II certifications must be obtained within six (6) months:

  • Certified Network Defender (CND).
  • COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA+).
  • COMPTIA Security+.
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
  • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP).
  • Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA).
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).

Desired Qualifications:

  • Configuration management and privileged user experience with servers, firewalls, routers, and switches desired.
  • Soft skills (experience with customer briefings), highly organized, problem solving, and self-motivated.

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Our Security Operations Testing Engineer (IT Test and Evaluation Specialist II) (Government) earns between $89,200 - $135,000 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Chantilly, Virginia

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job ID R-55694 Date posted 02/10/2025
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