Job Title / Level
Information Systems Security Engineer - TS Clearance
Clearance Required?
Top Secret/SCI
Location:
Quantico, VA 22135 US (Primary)
% Travel
None
Job Description
Are you an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with a background in supporting IT/Security requirements? Join our team in Quantico, VA!
As a ISSE you will:
- Serve as the principal advisor and designer to the Information System Owner.
- You will be responsible for ensuring the designing and implementing of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and Department of Defense (DoD) policies.
- Conduct security assessments and design & implement security controls
- Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
A week in the life on a Senior ISSE:
- Operate and navigate eMASS.
- Maintain RMF standards and Configuration Management i.e. Baselines.
- Conduct Audits (Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly)
- Perform STIGS / SCAP on the network and Perform Self Inspections
- Assess Vulnerability and Risk Management
- Create and maintain system Assessment and Authorization policies.
- Create, update, and monitor Plan of Action & Milestones (PO&AM), Continuous Monitoring Plan, Systems Security Plan (SSP), Incident Response Plan and other SOP’s.
- Track software and hardware End of Life (EOL) and End of Service Life (EOSL)
- Analyze security logs and summarize technical findings for government leadership
- Design and implement security controls
- Reviewing and developing Information Systems (IS) accreditation/certification support documentation.
- Notifying the customer when changes occur that might affect IS accreditation/certification.
- Performing system and network self-inspections.
- Providing security coordination and reviews on all system test plans.
- Attending system Integrated Product Team meetings.
- Perform audits to Identifying vulnerabilities and implementing countermeasures.
- Perform vulnerability scans and enforce remediation actions.
- Conducting security surveys at subordinate facilities and gathering pertinent security documentation for inclusion into system accreditation packages.
- Coordinating, preparing, and tracking IS inspections, reports, and responses.
- Maintaining IS security records and advising on and preparing Co-Utilization Agreements.
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant experience supporting DoD/IC security and information technology systems.
- Special access program experience a plus
- Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Adept at briefing executives and program IPT level leadership.
- DOD IAT Level III:
- Minimum of one of the following Certifications:- CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, and GCIH
- DoD 8570 IAT certification and requirements [updated 2020] | Infosec Resources (infosecinstitute.com)
- DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications – DoD Cyber Exchange
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.
Company Awards:
- Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
- Energage National Best Workplaces, National
- Washington Post Best Workplaces
Veteran Hiring Awards:
- GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program
- TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com
- BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary/hourly range for this position is $110,000- $130,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
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