What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) position at Quality Business Engineering?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
DESCRIPTION :
The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III is responsible for conducting comprehensive security assessments, including Federal Management System (FISMA) reviews, to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization to evaluate security controls, provide remediation guidance, and promote a secure IT environment
- Lead and conduct comprehensive security assessments of information systems, applications, and infrastructure, including FISMA reviews
- Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify vulnerabilities
- Analyze security risks and provide recommendations for mitigation
- Develop and maintain security assessment methodologies and tools
- Ensure compliance with FISMA requirements and guidelines
- Develop and maintain FISMA documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), risk assessments, and continuous monitoring plans
- Conduct FISMA audits and assessments
- Provide guidance and support to system owners on FISMA compliance
- Identify and analyze security vulnerabilities in systems and applications
- Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and impact
- Develop and implement remediation plans
- Track and report on vulnerability remediation progress
- Review and evaluate security architecture designs
- Provide security guidance and recommendations to architects and engineers
- Ensure that security controls are integrated into system designs
- Collaborate with system owners, IT staff, and other stakeholders to conduct security assessments and implement remediation measures
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
- Provide security awareness training and guidance.
- Take directions from the Assessment Services Team Lead
- Mentor and Direct subordinate Assessment Services Team staff
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
DESIRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
QBE is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identity and / or expression, age, disability, Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or other related medical conditions), marital-status, neurodivergence, ethnicity, ancestry, caste, military / uniformed service-member status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
