The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) is primarily responsible for conducting information system security
engineering activities with a focus on lifecycle of current systems and future requirement scoping. The position will
collect and process the captured information security requirements and ensures that the requirements are
effectively integrated into information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and
configuration. The position is an integral part of the development team designing and developing organizational
information systems or upgrading legacy systems. The ISSE employs best practices when implementing security
requirements within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system / security
engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques. This position's main
function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such
as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will
provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program
SAP) activities.
Performance shall include :
- Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security
program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures
Perform analysis of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) withemphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process
Provides expert support, research and analysis of exceptionally complex problems, and processesrelating to them
Provides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information SecurityServes as technical expert to the Cybersecurity Assessment Program providing technical direction,interpretation and alternatives to complex problems
Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environmentsAssists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriateinformation security functionality to ensure uniform application of DoD and other agencies security policy
and enterprise solutions
Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures.Assesses and mitigates system security threats / risks throughout the program life cycleContributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification andawareness activities for system and networking operations
Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills. Appliesadvanced technical principles, theories, and concepts
Contributes to the development of new principles, concepts, and methodologiesWorks on unusually complex technical problems and provides highly innovative and ingenioussolutions
Lead a team of System Security Engineers and Certification and Accreditation Analysts responsible forensuring the customers national and international security interests are protected as support equipment
are designed and tested
Recommends cybersecurity software tools and assists in the development of software toolrequirements and selection criteria to include the development of product specific STIGs from
applicable DISA SRGs
Review ISSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendationsLeads technical teams in implementation of predetermined long-range goals and objectivesSupports customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviewsProvides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information SecurityReview ISSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendationsDevelop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customerProvide ISSE support for Mission and Training systems design and developmentAssist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection PlanAssist with site activation activities and design reviewsRepresent the customer in various ISSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory councilmeetings
Chair and or Co-Chair customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in ISSE IPT reviewsRepresent the customer in various SSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisorycouncil meetings
Strong background in Patch / Configuration management, DevOps, and tier 3 supportAssist team to design, integrate, and implement JSIG / RMF Continuous Monitoring tools andprocesses
Integrate COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system securityand system operations / performance functions and metrics
Perform security assessments of servers / network devices / security appliancesDevelop improvements to security assessments with regard to accuracy and efficiencyIntegrate ancillary monitoring tools / capabilities with the enterprise security information and eventmanagement (SIEM) and create / tailor complex event alarms / rules and summary reports
Write and execute cybersecurity test procedures for validation of control complianceMonitor / analyze output of cybersecurity related tools for reportable security incidents and residual riskAnalyze technical risk of emerging cybersecurity tools and processesWork as part of a security incident response team as neededBuild operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly,monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard
Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
Integrate / Develop new techniques to improve Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability fornetworks / systems operating at various classification levels
Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms : Microsoft WindowsServer, Active Directory, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper- V / VMWare / ESx / Xen Hypervisors,
Enterprise networking / firewalls / intrusion detection / prevention systems, forensic analysis / vulnerability
assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, ,
Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2 / 2016, Win 10, Red Hat
6.5, Microsoft Office
Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS / Nessus / SCAP, mandatory / role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linuxextensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris), video teleconferencing / VOIP, Oracle / MS SQL database
security, and Apache / IIS Web server security
Experience :
15 years related experiencePrior performance in roles such as ISSO, ISSM, SCA or SAP IT Technical DirectorEducation :
Master's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (6 years)Certifications :
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M forInformation Assurance Architect and Engineer Level II or Information Assurance Architect and Engineer
Level III within 6 months of the date of hire.
Security Clearance :
Current clearance as defined in the Task OrderEligibility for access to Special Access Program InformationWillingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraphOther Requirements :
Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy,manuals and standards.
DESIRED : SAP Experience
BENEFITS :
We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.
COMPENSATION : Up to $93.87 / hr
Salary : $94
