Information System Security Engineer

Omega Enterprise Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Omega Enterprise Solutions in Maryland is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide security engineering services for projects, networks and IT systems. The ISSE contributes to the design, development, implementation and integration of IA architectures and secure system configurations.

The role supports security policies and RMF authorization, ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability for DoD/IC missions.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance and Polygraph are required.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or IASAE Level 1 compliance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline; or an Associate's degree with Security+ and two years IT security experience, or four years IT experience with security experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide security engineering services for DoD/IC projects, networks and IT systems.
• Contribute to IA architectures and secure system configurations.
• Support RMF processes and security authorization efforts.

Skills

Security Clearance

Polygraph

DoD 8570/IAT2 IASAE1

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IA/ISSE

Associate's degree + Security+ or 2 years IT security experience

Job description

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Omega Enterprise Solutions is a Maryland-based, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with a special focus on the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) mission and enabling technologies. We are building a team with shared values and a passion towards our Vision and Mission. Along with providing professional growth opportunities that are innovatively challenging and mission critical to our clients, we emphasize a life-focused everyday approach. We are committed to life-long learning and provide a life-coaching method of management to empower and inspire you to become the best version of yourself in pursuit of a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Description

The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) provides security engineering services and guidance for projects, networks and information technology (IT) systems. The ISSE contributes to the design, development, implementation and/or integration of Information Assurance (IA) architectures, systems, or system components. The ISSE employs IA policy and best practices for the protection of data and secure system configuration. The ISSE supports the implementation of security policies and solutions to achieve confidentiality, integrity and availability. The ISSE supports projects to improve security and achieve security authorization through applicable processes such as the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

Responsibilities

Depending upon the ISSE’s role, skill level and system complexity, the ISSE may perform all or some subset of these functions. At the lowest levels the ISSE may work under supervision as a member of a team using established processes to develop, test or improve system security. At the highest levels the ISSE may work independently or in a contractor lead technical role, developing system security architecture and requirements, defining processes and methodologies, and resolving complex technical issues or research problems with government oversight.

Qualifications/Certifications

• This Position requires an appropriate active Security Clearance and Polygraph.
• DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or Information Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 1 is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and a technical certification such as Security + , or An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and a technical certification such as Security + plus two (2) years of general IT experience, or Four (4) years of general IT experience, at least one (1) of which must be information systems security experience.

Omega Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.