What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Security Engineer position at Bowhead / UIC Technical Services?
OverviewSYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER (E-Dept RDTE)Bowhead is seeking an experienced Systems Security Engineer who will be responsible for supporting a specific government program Information Assurance Security Engineer (IASE). This includes becoming familiar with the program systems / technology, program documentation, and system architecture drawings.ResponsibilitiesEssential functions for the Systems Security Engineer include, but are not limited to : Developing a variety of IA related documentation, to include but not be limited to, Platform Information Technology (PIT) designation requests, PIT Risk Assessment requests, DoD IA Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) plansCreate Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Coordinating host and network vulnerability assessments with system administrators and developing strategies to mitigate discrepanciesMust be able to closely support and interact with the IASE, system administrators, system engineers, and system developersQualificationsThree to five (3-5) years of relevant experience requiredHigh School Diploma or Bachelors degree Knowledgeable with DoD security and IA requirements as outlined in DoDI 8500.2 and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG).Must have knowledge of basic to advanced UNIX and Windows system administration. Current knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies and standards.DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certificationAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contactsStrong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a teamExperience with security assessment tools such as NessusExperience with security control implementation and testingStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently as well as in a team environmentPhysical Demands : Must be able to lift up to 15-20 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of timeMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodicallySECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.#LI-JR1
