Cyber Security Information System Security Engineer

Davita Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Cyber Security Information System Security Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN. The ideal candidate will execute security design and oversee projects, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and meaningful work supporting national security.

Benefits

Generous pay and benefits

Career advancement and professional development programs

Flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 2 years with a Master's degree.
• Twelve years of experience may meet education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute security design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Conduct technology risk assessments and oversee projects to improve security.
• Perform operational testing and participate in Change Management processes.

Skills

Risk Analysis

Cybersecurity

Security Engineering

System Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science/mathematics/information technology

Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology

Tools

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Cyber Security Information System Security Engineer

Career Level From:Specialist

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Organization: Chief Information Security Off (50003144)

Job Specialty: Cyber Security

What You'll Do

The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) is responsible for executing system security design, development, testing, and implementation. The ISSE is able to identify, design and execute on security projects that improve detection and response capabilities. The ISSE is responsible for conducting software and systems engineering and software systems research to develop new capabilities with fully integrated cybersecurity while conducting comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in in the cyber domain. The ISSE is an expert in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of Federal information systems, technology risk assessments, and the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and has broad knowledge in Information Technology (IT), Operation Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and cybersecurity operations. Successful candidates for this role will be expected to stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity threat intelligence.

• Provide cybersecurity planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management across all domains


• Define baseline system security requirements and determine if system analysis meets cybersecurity requirements


• Determine and translate functional requirements and specifications into technical solutions


• Develops and implements test plans to address security specifications and requirements


• Performs operational testing


• Participate in the Change Management process, including review of change requests


• Works on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging software releases to integrate within the production environment


• Monitors and provides input for software updates and patches, vendor licensing management, security planning, and risk management.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science/mathematics/information technology discipline with a minimum of 4years of relevant experience


• OR a Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of 2years of relevant experience.


• Twelve or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
  
  

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience and/or certifications associated with RMF, ICD 503, NIST SP800-53 or DCID 6/3.


• Experience in continuous authorization practices.


• Experience applying NIST 800-53 security controls to OT environments.


• Experience designing securing OT environments in accordance with NIST SP 800-82


• Experience applying risk management framework to OT systems.


• Knowledge of systems security engineering (SSE) principles and practices.


• Knowledge of OT system threats and vulnerabilities.


• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework requirements and process.


• Hold at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets such as those described in DOD Instruction 8570.1 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III proficiency.


• Knowledge of DOE and NNSA mission and cybersecurity requirements.


• Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, or governance relevant to cybersecurity for critical infrastructures.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.