Security Engineer

Security Engineer

Job Summary

B&A is skilled and certified Security Engineer to support cybersecurity and information assurance efforts for large-scale DoD Health IT systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing security architectures, performing risk assessments, and supporting compliance activities such as Authority-to-Operate (ATO) processes. This role requires hands-on expertise in security scanning and remediation, as well as a strong understanding of automated enterprise content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security architecture for large DoD Health IT systems.
• Support cybersecurity activities including ATO submissions, annual reviews, and risk assessments.
• Perform security scans using industry-standard tools and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into system development lifecycles.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for security controls and assessments.
• Provide guidance on secure system configurations and best practices.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Health IT and automated enterprise content management systems.

Required Skills

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification.
• Proven experience developing security architecture for large DoD systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cybersecurity compliance activities (ATO, annual reviews, risk assessments).
• Hands-on experience performing and remediating security scans.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
• Experience with tools such as Nessus, ACAS, or similar vulnerability scanning platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Security Clearance

• Eligible to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.