Location
Laurel, MD, United States
Posted on
Feb 24, 2022
Profile
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Level II
Job Locations
US-MD-Laurel
ID
2022-1279
Category
Security
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Position Summary
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer to 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.
Essential Job Functions
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 Agency security policy and enterprise solutions.
Supports the building of security architectures. Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations 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-the shelf 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 NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) process, the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineering.
Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) process, the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineering.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Fourteen (14) years' experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is required.
Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI with FS Poly.
DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required. CISSP Certification is required.
Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment.
Working Conditions
Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are normally set from Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, however some extended or weekend hours may be required. Additional details on the precise hours will be informed to the candidate from the Program Manager/Hiring Manager.
Physical Requirements
May be required to lift and carry items weighting up to 25 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.
Background Screening/Check/Investigation
Successful Completion of a Background Screening/Check/Investigation will be required as a condition of hire.
Benefits
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., LLC offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include, not all inclusive - Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
Other
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., LLC (FEDDATA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. That does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
This position requires that individuals be fully vaccinated. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.
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