IT Security Engineer II

USAC's target compensation range for a new hire into this position is $95,000 - $125,000 USD per year. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors based on knowledge, skills, and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. In addition, this position may be eligible for an annual performance bonus. USAC has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, and Wellness Programs.

USAC employees follow a hybrid work schedule, working onsite in D.C. at least two days per week.

Why Work Here?

Our mission to achieve universal service addresses America's current critical needs to build out broadband capabilities for telehealth, online learning, and keeping families connected. Join us and help USAC accomplish our mission to bridge the digital divide. Through its administration of the $10 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) programs on behalf of the FCC, USAC works to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable and affordable rates and to increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the nation. Additional information on USF programs can be found at: https://www.usac.org/about/

Benefits

USAC supports our employees well beyond their salary with a system of benefits that rivals the top organizations in the country. Simply put: if you are committed to improving the lives of others, we are committed to improving yours. USAC provides low-premium, top-of-the-line medical, dental, and vision insurance in addition to disability and life coverage. Generous 401k contribution, Federal and floating holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time that increases every year. Regular telework schedule and opportunities to take professional development courses and training.

A Multicultural Team

We have actively built an organization that doesn't just celebrate our diversity; we depend on it. The challenges of achieving universal service require creative and unique perspectives. Our accepting and inclusive community will challenge you to grow and learn from others while always recognizing the value of your contribution.

USAC employees are passionate about our mission. Our work contributes to the success of all Americans. We've worked together to build a culture that is collaborative, ambitious, outcome-oriented, and feedback-focused

As USAC continues to support universal service impacting health care providers, educators, and consumers, it is critical now more than ever that we hire people equally passionate and committed to helping fulfill our mission. We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative professional to serve as an IT Security Engineer II to join our IT team.

Reporting to the Manager IT Security Operations (SOC), you will:

• Evaluate, implement, maintain, monitor IT security measures across the organization and be responsible for reviewing and accessing security vulnerabilities across USAC applications.
• Conduct vulnerability scans of the USAC network to validate the current state of vulnerabilities throughout the USAC network.
• Maintain Security Assessment Packages (ATO Documentation, SSPs, Assessment Reports, Risk Calculation,
• etc.).
• Evaluate new and existing applications for security compliance.
• Provide recommendations to improve USAC's security posture.
• Validate remediation efforts of findings related to vulnerability and system configurations.
• Perform security initiative gap assessments.
• Implement, test, and maintain defined security solutions.
• Provide security support for USAC project development and existing USAC applications.
• Responsible for updating and implementing the annual USAC security awareness training, annual USAC developer security training and annual USAC administrator security training.
• Respond to day-to-day IT operations and internal requirements requiring security support.
• Other duties, as assigned.

About You

• Bachelor Degree and/or relevant technical training and certifications.
• Three (3) to Four (4) years of directly related experience.
• Three (3)+ years of advanced computer expertise.
• Three (3) + years of IT network security knowledge and implementation experience (e.g. firewalls, secure topologies/architectures, SIEM Tools, intrusion detection, Microsoft and UNIX OS security)
• Three (3)+ years of experience with MS Office Professional tools suite, security incident/forensics, and
• system administration for Unix and/or Microsoft operating systems.
• Experience with system baseline configurations.
• Knowledge of IT security policy and standards development and POA&M tracking and remediation.
• Experience and/or familiarity with Websense configuration/maintenance, security information/event manager configuration, anti-malware tools, Checkpoint firewall, wireless network security testing, Federal Security regulations, all desired.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES

CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA certification required; CCNP, MCSE, or equivalent is preferred

USAC is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. All offers of employment with USAC are conditioned on completing and passing a background and reference check. USAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No agencies please.