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Apex Systems

Journeyman Infrastructure Engineer

Apex Systems, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032


Apex Systems is seeking an

Infrastructure Engineer, Journeyman

to work in

Fairfax, VA

.

Apex is seeking talented professionals to join our successful and growing team in building the next-generation Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Cyberdata solution. The CDM Program is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) dynamic approach to strengthening the cybersecurity of Federal networks and systems through better awareness and visibility into their security posture and cyber threats.

We are seeking professionals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to serving the mission are key. Our program operates within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). An aptitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning, improvement, and cyber security is a must!

The ideal candidate will be able to align to the following duties:

Work independently and with a team to evaluate and deliver robust solutions for complex technical requirements

Document and present solutions to internal teams

Evaluate and identify process improvement opportunities

Execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) to satisfy regular daily operations

Support, guide, and mentor junior engineers through knowledge transfer and paired programming

Install, configure, maintain, update, manage and refine information systems

Respond to alerts on performance, security, and configuration events

Ensure system components maintain compliance with client requirements and relevant security policies

Work with the security team to evaluate vulnerabilities and determine appropriate treatments

Coordinate and/or provide support for applications and operations

Support functional, interoperability, and security testing events

Required Skills

Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust Suitability

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience

4 years of experience designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining solutions within Amazon Web Services (GovCloud preferred)

3 years of infrastructure experience related to network security

3 years of experience refining and executing processes and standard operating procedures

3 years of experience monitoring solutions that provide alerts through various mechanisms

3 years of experience supporting infrastructure systems in compliance with security standards and policies

3 years of experience evaluating security posture and providing solutions to treat security findings

2 years of experience managing logging and monitoring solutions with subsequent analysis and reporting

2 years of experience supporting Cloud Engineering and Automation (e.g., DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD pipeline, Infrastructure as Code)

Experience producing technical documentation to communicate system designs and technological analysis

Desired Skills

Prior DHS CISA mission experience

Experience designing solutions within the Government Cyber Mission Space and legal constraints applicable to civilian Government Agencies (e.g., FISMA, FIPS, SecOps)

Experience designing and documenting security controls for System Security Plans and support of FISMA accreditation processes

Experience defining and implementing solutions including data segmentation and security controls in a multi-tenant environment

Experience integrating multiple information systems, such as application integration utilizing standard or custom integrations or APIs

Cloud service cost planning, budgeting, analysis, and cost optimization through implementation of savings plans

Experience in assessment, evaluation, and documentation of client environment, infrastructure, process, and operations

Ability to interface with all levels from end users to senior management and contract team members

Applicable AWS Associate or Professional level certification(s)

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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