Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) (IL-1)

Legato, LLC recruiters (Staffing@legatocorp.com) would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Junior System Administrator
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000, depending on experience. 
We are seeking:
The 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 security policy and enterprise solutions. Supports the building of security architectures. Enforce the design and implementation 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-theshelf 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 Information
System Certification and Accreditation Process and  Risk Management Framework (RMF), the  Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed  business processes for security engineering. Our minimum requirments for this role:

• Fourteen (14) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required CISSP Certification is required.
• Certification that meets Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 2 requirements.
• Full understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process & procedures.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 security control implementation and self-testing..
• Experience reviewing vulnerability scans.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Relevant ISSO, ISSM, and/or ISSE experience in the cybersecurity career field
• Exposure to providing technical systems support from the perspective of a System Administration and/or Systems Engineer
• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community's specific RMF processes and procedures
• Experience interpreting Security Directives, Policies, Publications and Regulations and providing guidance on how to apply to System Owners, System Administrators, and System Engineer
  

About Your New Company
Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities.
We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000