I04 Information Systems Security Engineer

Columbia, MD, San Antonio, TX, or Augusta, GA.
COMMERCIAL – Commercial /
Full Time /
On-site
Start Date: Immediate 
At TalentWerx, we are focused on partnering with America’s top companies to acquire new talent with speed, accuracy, and a differentiated pricing model. We pride ourselves in acquiring top talent to ensure our clients' competitive advantage.  

Our client is a Woman-Owned business that strives to meet and exceed customer expectations at every interaction and to become a dependable teammate of choice to our partner contractors. They aim to provide an ethical, collaborative employment environment where each of their employees is driven to provide their best work in furtherance of their customer's success and the mission. 

OVERVIEW 
Full-time/Permanent Employee  
Location: Columbia, MD, San Antonio, TX, or Augusta, GA.

We are looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). Candidate will perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications. Will be on customer site majority of the time in Ft. Belvoir, VA.  

The proposed salary range for this position is $105,000-$136,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy.  
    • Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes. 
    • Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components.  
    • Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.  
    • Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.  
    • Will follow established processes where applicable and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed.  
    • Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.  
    • Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements.  
    • Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.  
    • Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments. 
    • Must be able to interact well with others to complete work. 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

    • Clearance: Secret 
    • Education/ Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience as an ISSE with large multi-tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 11 years relevant experience. 

    • All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen 
    • Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred). 
    • A working knowledge of TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies is required. 
    • Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools. 
    • DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II (SSCP, Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification) is required. 
    • The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed. 
    • Computing Environment certification is required. 
    • The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed. 
    • Must be able to work on-site 4-5 days as needed. 

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

    • CISSP-ISSEP is highly desired. 
TalentWerx is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities