Enterprise - Information Systems Security Engineer - DIACAP, TCP/IP, STIGs

Erias Ventures, LLC; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Vest

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development Bonuses

Medical Coverage

Vision and Dental Coverage

Disability and Life Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedules

Birthday Off

Amazon Prime Membership

Internet Reimbursement

Equipment & Tools Allowance

Company Events & Swag

Job summary

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) at Erias Ventures in Columbia, MD. The role focuses on designing and securing DoD-grade architectures across multiple enclaves and cloud-based big data environments, with a hybrid schedule and required active clearance.

You will create and review authorization artifacts, assess risk, and guide development teams to meet security posture. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and RMF.
• Familiarity with STIGs/SRGs and vulnerability management.
• DoD 8140 compliance with IAT Level II certifications.
• Ability to work in hybrid environment near Columbia, MD.

Responsibilities

• Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy.
• Understand and implement DoD RMF processes.
• Assess risk of open source and COTS software components.
• Use vulnerability management systems and automated security scanning tools.
• Collaborate with diverse audiences and facilitate information exchanges.
• Interpret DISA STIGs and SRGs and apply them to systems.
• Provide security planning, risk analysis, and risk management support.
• Recommend system-level solutions to meet security posture requirements.
• Support trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Apply IA policy to design secure networking and enclave environments.

Skills

DoD RMF

DISA STIGs & SRGs

NIST SP 800-53

IAT Level II certification (SSCP/Sec/S

Vulnerability management & scanning

System accreditation processes

Independent work & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with extensive experience

Tools

eMASS

Xacta RMF

RMF tooling

Job description

Benefits Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $250,000. Wealth Benefits:

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas. Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technicallystrong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). The candidate will perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications. Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule and be flexible to accommodate any schedule changes as needed.

• Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy
• Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes
• Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components
• Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems
• Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences
• Must be able to interpret and apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
• Will follow established processes where applicable, and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed
• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support
• Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements
• Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
• Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Must be able to interact well with others to complete work
• Other duties as assigned

This position offers partial telework.

Clearance

Must currently have and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Experience

Nine plus (9+) years of experience as an ISSE or security-focused software / systems engineer with large multi-tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; or seven (7) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and thirteen (13) years relevant experience.

Required skills

• Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred)
• A working knowledge of TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies is required
• An understanding of the underlying framework, control inheritance, and artifact generation utilizing the NIST SP 800-53
• DoD 8140 compliance with IAT Level II (SSCP, Security+, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification)
• Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed
• Prior hands-on experience navigating workflows, uploading artifacts, managing POA&Ms in eMASS & Xacta or equivalent RMF system of record
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed

Desired skills

• CISSP-ISSEP is highly desired
• BASH
• Kubernetes
• Visio/draw.io
• RHEL
• AWS Cloud

Benefits Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $250,000. Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits

• Company subsidized Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional Development and Training

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.