What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) position at Hamdan Resources?
Job Description
Our client is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) that will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security measures to protect information systems from unauthorized breaches and cyber threats. This is a hybrid role in Tampa, FL.
Responsibilities
Clearance
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Our client is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) that will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security measures to protect information systems from unauthorized breaches and cyber threats. This is a hybrid role in Tampa, FL.
Responsibilities
- Execute the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process in accordance with government requirements
- Conduct technical evaluation of information systems design and information security aspects and accreditation
- Perform vulnerability assessments using standardized tools (e.g., Nessus, DISA STIGs) and implement configuration updates as required
- Prepare comprehensive security assessment testing documentation to validate applied security controls in support of A&A testing
- Assess and mitigate system security threats, risks, and vulnerabilities throughout the program life cycle
- Participate as a member of a security engineering team designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and/or integrating security architectures, systems, or components
- Assist customer staff in resolving operational security issues involving vendors who support the program
- Maintain the program’s operational security posture
Clearance
- Active Secret
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline
- 5 years of experience in IT security and/or information assurance
- Knowledge and experience in information systems security
- Knowledge of security system design tools, methods, and techniques
- Ability to harden containers for DoD use
- Experience applying STIGS
- Working knowledge of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other container scanners such as Trivy, Twistlock, or Palo Alto
- Ability to develop best practices for processes and standards that will improve the system
- Working knowledge of IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)
- Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., PKI)
- Knowledge of DoD/IC system security control requirements
- Knowledge and experience with eMASS
- Knowledge of continuous monitoring practices
- Strong technical skills and analytic ability
Desired Qualifications
- Any certifications relevant to system and cyber security
- Experience using the XACTA application
- Experience with Common security tools such as Nessus, WASSP, SECSCN, and/or MBSA
- Familiarity with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
- Familiar with the operations of a Special Access Program Facility (SAPF)
- Experience with task management, metrics collection, and status reporting to management
- Proficient with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technology
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience in the areas of resource allocation, workload management, and contract management
Hamdan Resources, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship and/or authorization to work within the U.S.is required for most positions.
