Information Systems Security Engineer - ISSE (TKOSTO-IA2-11.021523p)
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Information Assurance - Security /
Full-Time (FT) /
On-site
SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI with both Polygraphs are required
POSITION: ISSE (Information Systems Security Engineer)
LCAT: ISSE, L2
REQUISITION: TKOSTO-IA2-11.021523
LOCATION: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Do you want to work on a cutting-edge project that combines commercial cloud architectures (MS Azure), cleverly placed cyber sensor technology and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) to help defend critical cloud infrastructure? Then this is the mission for you!
Come join a growing team of talented professionals who are using traditional tradecraft to defend cloud-based workloads.
Always looking for DevSecOps Engineers, Analytics Developers and Systems Engineers to help build the team.
Required Skills:
• Conduct assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503)
• Develop IT security policies, standards, and guidance
• Provide input to A&A process activities and related documentation such as systems concept of operations, system security design, implementation plans, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials
• Provide engineering support and assistance to authorization/accreditation test and evaluation activities
• Provide continuous monitoring support for information systems
• Develop IT architecture deliverables, specific to information security countermeasure implementations, for operational systems and systems under development
• Evaluate proposed security architectures and designs and provide input as to the adequacy of those security designs to meet required security compliance objectives
• Develop and maintain processes and procedures to identify, track and mitigate customer system vulnerabilities
• In-depth understanding of the cybersecurity policies and procedures for government sector information systems
Desired Skills
• Strong understanding of Linux-based operating systems
• Strong understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure) and related security services
• Strong writing skills: able to clearly articulate ideas for executive level as well as technical staff consumption
• Strong communications skills: able to work well with others, independently and as part of a team
• Strong understanding of information security principles and risk assessment techniques
• Experience with using NESSUS and other scanning applications
• Experience with customer RMF processes and tools (i.e. Xacta, LatteArt, etc.)
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(SWE) ISSE, Level 2
CERTIFICATION: N/A
EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree + 14 years as an ISSE experience, OR
• No Degree + 18 years as an ISSE experience.
NOTE: Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to the computer engineering or computer science disciplines.
LABOR CATEGORY QUALIFICATIONSTABLE for (SWE) Application Engineer (Levels III)
The role and responsibilities of an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE): shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies. Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Designs, develops, implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements. Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments. Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions. Supports the building of security architectures. Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations. Reviews certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content. Applies system security engineering expertise in one or more of the following to : system security design process; engineering life cycle; information domain; cross domain solutions; commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography; identification; authentication; and authorization; system integration; risk management; intrusion detection; contingency planning; incident handling; configuration control; change management; auditing; certification and accreditation process; principles of IA (confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, and access control); and security testing. Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineering.
CSG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer that values the strength of diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
