Information System Security Engineer

Fusion Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class matching 401K program

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Paid certifications and training

Job summary

Fusion Technology seeks a Security Engineer in Washington, DC, requiring an active Top Secret clearance and a minimum Bachelor’s degree with experience in IT security. You will identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats and design secure network architectures.

This role contributes to mission-critical projects within the US Government and Intel Community and involves working directly with advanced security tools.

A comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare, 401K matching, and paid certifications.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent.
• Familiar with security tools like Tenable Nessus and IBM Guardium.

Responsibilities

• Identify information protection needs for an IS and Network Environment.
• Define IS and Network Environment security requirements.
• Design security architectures for IS and Network Environment.

Skills

Familiarity with security tools

Top Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field

Master's Degree

Doctorate

Tools

Tenable Nessus

IBM Guardium

HP WebInspect

Network Mapper (NMAP)

Job description

Who is Fusion Technology?

Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates our valuable resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community.

Location: Washington, DC (on-site)

Who are you?

Security-cleared Professional: You have an active Top Secret security clearance.

Education is important to us: You have a Bachelor's Degree and/or advanced degree in (preferably) computer science, business management, or IT related discipline with 5 years of experience. Additionally, with a Doctorate (or equivalent) degree 4 years of experience, Master's is 3 years of experience, Associates' degree is 7 years of experience, and a HS/G.E.D is 10 years of experience at minimum.

Experience: Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications

Certifications - Required to hold at least one of the following certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or Associate)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CASP CE
• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
• CISSP- Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP), or CISSP- Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)

What you'll do:

Services to support IS Security performed by the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) at a minimum, shall consist of the following activities:

• Identify information protection needs for an IS and Network Environment
• Define IS and Network Environment security requirements in accordance with applicable cybersecurity requirements
• Design security architectures for use within the IS and Network Environment
• Design and develop cybersecurity-enabled products for use within an IS and Network Environment
• Integrate and/or implement security with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for use within an IS and Network Environment
• Develop and implement security designs for new or existing network system(s)
• Ensure that the design of hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address cybersecurity requirements for the IS and Network Environment
• Design, develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
• Design, develop, and implement specific cybersecurity countermeasures for the IS and Network Environment
• Develop interface specifications for the IS and Network Environment
• Develop approaches to mitigate IS and Network Environment vulnerabilities and recommend changes to network or network system components as needed
• Ensure that network system(s) designs support the incorporation of directed cybersecurity vulnerability solutions

What matters to you matters to us.

Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.

Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.