Information Assurance (IA) Security Engineer

Unity Technologies Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityTec in Columbus, OH seeks an Information Assurance (IA) Security Engineer to deliver security engineering and analytical support across the system lifecycle, from planning to final integration and testing.

Responsibilities include resolving IA challenges, providing security engineering across all development phases, translating complex security requirements, and optimizing workflows within system architectures. U.S. citizen with DoD Secret clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• DoD 8570/8140 IAT III certification.
• DoD 8570/8140 CND-IS certification.
• Experience with Trellix IPS Manager and Check Point IPS Blade.
• 7+ years of relevant IT experience.
• 4+ years creating customized SNORT signatures.
• U.S. citizen with DoD current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Information Assurance (IA) Problem Resolution: Executing targeted tasks to resolve complex IA challenges across the system lifecycle.
• Security Engineering & Lifecycle Support: Providing security engineering across planning, design, development, testing, and integration.
• Security Requirements Analysis: Evaluating and translating IA requirements for compliance and robust defense.
• Systems Integration & Workflow Optimization: Integrating electronic processes and optimizing workflows within system architectures.

Tools

Trellix IPS manager

Check Point IPS Blade

Job description

Information Assurance (IA) Security Engineer

• Columbus, OH
• Information Technology

Company Overview

UnityTec is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering high-impact professional and technical services to government agencies. With deep expertise in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Modernization, FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness), Industrial Facility Transformation, Program and Project Management, Enterprise Support and Consulting, and Advanced Analytics, we empower organizations to modernize operations and advance mission priorities. Our disciplined approach- grounded in dedicated talent, proactive planning, rigorous quality assurance, agile methodologies, cost-effective delivery, and uncompromising ethics- positions UnityTec as a trusted partner committed to achieving measurable, enduring results for our clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking an Information Assurance (IA) Security Engineer to join our team. You will deliver comprehensive security engineering and analytical support to resolve specialized information assurance (IA) challenges throughout the system lifecycle. By integrating systematic methodologies and analyzing stringent security requirements, you will optimize workflows and secure information systems from initial planning through final integration and testing. This position is in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Information Assurance (IA) Problem Resolution: Executing targeted project tasks to systematically resolve complex, total-system technology challenges directly tied to specialized IA requirements.
• Security Engineering & Lifecycle Support: Providing dedicated security engineering expertise across all phases of information system development, encompassing planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and final system integration.
• Security Requirements Analysis: Rigorously evaluating and translating complex information security requirements to ensure system compliance and a robust defensive posture.
• Systems Integration & Workflow Optimization: Applying methodical, analytical approaches to integrate electronic processes, streamline organizational planning, and resolve operational or workflow inefficiencies within system architectures.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 IAT level III.
• Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 CND-IS.
• Computing Environment: Trellix IPS manager, Check Point IPS Blade.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant IT experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience creating customized signatures using SNORT.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must possess a DoD current Secret clearance.

UnityTec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.