Information Assurance (IA) System Security Engineer I (ISSE I)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Information Assurance System Security Engineer I, where you'll tackle critical challenges in national defense and cybersecurity. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, ensuring the security of information systems while collaborating with a talented team. With a strong emphasis on employee ownership and growth, you'll enjoy excellent benefits, including flexible schedules and tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Company funded ESOP

Life and disability insurance

Zero deductible health insurance plan

Semi-annual bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 10-12 years related experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Must meet certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M.

Responsibilities

• Conduct information system security engineering activities.
• Provide expert-level consultation on Information Security.
• Perform security assessments of servers and network devices.

Skills

Information Assurance

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Network Security

Patch Management

DevOps

Technical Writing

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

VMware

LogRhythm

Nessus

Job description

Overview

Own Your Future.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a Information Assurance (IA) System Security Engineer I (ISSE I) to join our team.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company-wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity, and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) is primarily responsible for conducting information system security engineering activities with a focus on lifecycle of current systems and future requirement scoping. The position will collect and process the captured information security requirements and ensure that the requirements are effectively integrated into information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration. The position is an integral part of the development team designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems. The ISSE employs best practices when implementing security requirements within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques. This position’s main function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Information Assurance (IA) System Security Engineer I (ISSE I)

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures.
• Perform analysis of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasis on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process.
• Provide expert support, research, and analysis of exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to them.
• Serve as a technical expert to the Cybersecurity Assessment Program, providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives to complex problems.
• Think independently and demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills. Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contribute to the development of new principles, concepts, and solutions.
• Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide highly innovative and ingenious solutions.
• Recommend cybersecurity software tools and assist in the development of software tool requirements and selection criteria, including the development of product-specific STIGs from applicable DISA SRGs.
• Lead technical teams in the implementation of predetermined long-range goals.
• Support customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews.
• Provide expert-level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security.
• Review ISSE-related designs and provide security compliance recommendations.
• Develop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customer.
• Provide ISSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development.
• Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan.
• Assist with site activation activities and design reviews.
• Represent the customer in various ISSE-related working groups, advisory groups, and council meetings.
• Strong background in Patch/Configuration management, DevOps, and tier 3 support.
• Assist team to design, integrate, and implement JSIG/RMF Continuous Monitoring tools and processes.
• Integrate COTS & GOTS products to collect, display, and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics.
• Perform security assessments of servers, network devices, and security appliances.
• Develop improvements to security assessments regarding accuracy and efficiency.
• Integrate ancillary monitoring tools/capabilities with enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports.
• Write and execute cybersecurity test procedures for validation of control compliance.
• Monitor and analyze output of cybersecurity-related tools for reportable security incidents and residual risk.
• Analyze technical risks of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes.
• Work as part of a security incident response team as needed.
• Build operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); develop Tactics, Techniques, and Processes (TTPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) associated with service checklists.
• Integrate/develop new techniques to improve Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for networks/systems operating at various classification levels.
• Maintain technical competency in platforms such as Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Hyper-V/VMware/ESx/Xen, enterprise networking, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis, vulnerability assessment, Group Policy, scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server, Tomcat, IIS, Windows Server versions, Red Hat, Microsoft Office, and security tools like LogRhythm, Nessus, SCAP, and others.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 10-12 years related experience.
  • SAP experience preferred.
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO, ISSM, SCA, or SAP IT Technical Director.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years).

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager Level III or Information Assurance Architect and Engineer Level I within 6 months of hire.

Security Clearance:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information.
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Other Requirements:

• Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National, and applicable service and agency security policies, manuals, and standards. Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners.