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Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) - TS/SCI Clearance at AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Posted in Engineering 30+ days ago.

Location: Arlington, Virginia





Job Description:







Job Title / Level



Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) - TS/SCI Clearance





Clearance Required?



Top Secret/SCI





Location:



Arlington, VA 22204 US (Primary)






% Travel



0 - 10%





Job Description



WANTED: An experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with demonstrated experience in performing information assurance and cyber security analyses in SAP and SCI environments.

As an Information System Security Engineer you will:


  • Be responsible for supporting the IA and Accreditation tasks for all classified program networks and will participate in the IA activities for compliance with DoD IA requirements.

  • Ensure compliance with the current DoD and IC information management/information technology (IM/IT) guidance and is responsible for information assurance, security compliance, detection, response, and recovery; and Certification and Accreditation (CA) of all systems.

  • Protect and sustain the information assurance requirements for system and information availability, access control, integrity, confidentiality and non-repudiation for these environments. This includes, specifically, performing analysis, identifying and implementing protection solutions, and preparing and maintaining engineering and security related documentation.

  • Perform vulnerability assessments, implementation of security controls in networking devices, databases, operating systems, hardware and software components, administer and managed IA Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), and security POAMs

  • Perform analysis on any special compartments including verification of any special handling requirements, identifying systems processing sensitive but unclassified information requiring additional security controls, and by identifying the type of information processed (Privacy Act, financial, critical operational, proprietary, and administrative).

  • Perform additional tasking including hands on staff work such as the preparation of papers; status reports; technical reviews/reports and presentations; and the use of applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project.

  • Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.

  • Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!

  • Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of an Information System Security Engineer:


  • Bring a deep technical understanding (hands-on) experience with Linux Operating systems and understand, apply and execute IA cybersecurity policies and tasks (e.g., review SSPs, and addenda, conduct audits of operational systems by reviewing logs, etc.)

  • Apply analytical skills and perspective to advise and assist government ISSM and AMERICAN SYSTEMS colleagues with defining and implementing IA and information system security requirements

  • Assess and implement the IA and cyber security posture of a particular system and the enclave which it resides is compliant with RMF and NIST 800-53 technical controls and develop / maintain associated certification and accreditation documentation

  • Perform security systems engineering for various computer hardware and software operating system and application solutions in both stand-alone and LAN / WAN configurations

  • Manage security features to mitigate vulnerabilities of various operating systems as defined by NIST, DISA (STIGs), and USCYBERCOM. Perform network and system security administration including operating system security configuration and account management best practices for Windows, Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Red Hat Linux, Oracle, and Cisco systems.

  • Perform vulnerability testing and mitigation using tools to include HBSS, ACAS, and SCCM

  • Establish and maintain effective relationships across a broad spectrum of skills and disciplines: advocate as a liaison to ensure that IA and cybersecurity perspectives and requirements are engineered into information technology solutions upfront at the beginning of a task or project

  • Our client is a highly classified program supporting national security initiatives. Effectiveness and efficiency in providing highly resilient and available technical solutions that have the necessary safeguards to protect national assets is imperative. This position is instrumental in assuring those safeguards are applied and compliance is achieved.

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Life at AMERICAN SYSTEMS:

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Our employee-owners are encouraged to make a difference, implement new ideas in a collaborative environment, and focus on mission critical success. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence everyday. Join us!

AWARDED BEST OF THE BEST by U.S. Veterans Magazine, BEST FOR VETS by Military Times, and TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com.

WINNER NATIONAL TOP WORKPLACE AWARD 2021







Job Requirements



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:


  • 7-10 years of relevant experience

  • Advanced information system security certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSEP),

  • Must be IAT/IAM Level III compliant

  • College degree in related discipline

  • Military background and experience a plus

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:


  • CISSP (IAT/IAM Level III compliant)

  • A strong technical background in Linux Operating system providing support for a complex DoD system.

  • A strong technical understanding and experience of applying and executing IA policies and tasks (e.g., reviewing SSPs and addenda, conducting audits of operational systems by reviewing event logs, etc.)

  • Hands-on experience with configuration and maintaining networking devices (e.g., firewalls, switches, routers, Taclanes, NSA Type I encryption, etc.)

  • Necessary skills and perspective to advise and assist IT system engineers with defining and implementing IA and information system security requirements.

  • Ability to assess and ensure the IA posture of a particular system and the enclave which it resides in (Windows domain).

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all employees along with demonstrated communication skills (good oral and written communication skills) in order to develop presentations and reports and to collaborate effectively.







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