Information System Security Engineer

MANTECH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in Washington, D.C. This onsite position requires strong security expertise and the ability to design and implement cybersecurity measures for the IS and Network Environment.

The role involves defining security requirements, developing architectures, and integrating security with CDS. Candidates should have relevant experience and certifications, and be prepared to work in a demanding, mission-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with RMF and ATO processes.
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity tools and assessments.
• Ability to coordinate security requirements for IS/Network environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify information protection needs for IS and Network Environment.
• Design security architectures for IS/Network Environment.
• Integrate security with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
• Develop and implement security designs for network systems to meet cybersecurity requirements.
• Create network security measures ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
• Develop interface specifications and mitigation approaches for vulnerabilities.

Skills

Security risk management

Cybersecurity policy understanding

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Tenable Nessus

IBM Guardium

HP WebInspect

Nmap

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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 FBI directed cybersecurity vulnerability solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following levels of experience: A high school diploma/GED and 14 + years’ experience, an Associate’s degree and 7 + years’ experience, a Bachelors degree and 5 + years’ experience, or a Master’s and 3 + years’ experience.
• Possessing one or more relevant industry certifications, such as SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+, CCNP Enterprise, GMON, CCSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CSSLP, FITSP-D, GCIA, GDSA, or GICSP.
• Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including: Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WeblInspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.
• Working knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ATO processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline.

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI.
• Selected candidate must be willing to undergo a Polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
• Often positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations