Information System Security Engineer 0

Itezz, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA 10%

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Itezz Inc. seeks a security engineering representative to join engineering teams for design, development, implementation and integration of secure networking, computing, and IA architectures for federal systems.

Due to federal requirements, U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI with polygraph are required. The role includes vulnerability scanning, STIG compliance, Splunk reporting, and collaboration with system administrators and ISSEs to strengthen security posture.

Qualifications

• Requirements include TS/SCI with polygraph and DoD 8570.01-M IAT II (Sec+).
• Experience as an ISSE on Federal programs is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Info assurance or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate as security engineering representative on teams to design and implement secure networks and IA architectures.
• Perform RMF activities and provide technical input for security controls.
• Develop and refine scanning policies and SOPs to improve security posture.

Skills

TS/SCI polygraph

IAT II Sec+

IASAE/CASP/CISSP

ISSE experience

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IA/Info Sec

Associate’s degree in CS/IA/Info Sec

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Tenable.sc

Nessus

Splunk

RMF (NIST 800-53)

DoD STIGs

Job description

Founded on a commitment to service, Itezz Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, SBA 8(a) certified small business dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable information technology solutions across the federal government. Rooted in the values of integrity, excellence, and patriotism, the company was built by those who have served — and that spirit of dedication carries into every project and client relationship. Itezz Inc. partners with federal agencies to solve complex technology challenges, drive digital transformation, and ensure mission-critical systems perform at the highest levels. When the mission demands excellence, Itezz Inc. delivers.

Description

Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments; Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• Configure, operate, and maintain Tenable.sc and Nessus to identify and track vulnerabilities across all environments.
• Troubleshoot scans and/or coordinate with customer or program resources to resolve scanning issues.
• Conduct STIG compliance scans and interpret results to assist system administrators and ISSEs to validate system hardening and control effectiveness.
• Analyze vulnerability data and trends; create actionable findings and coordinate remediation efforts with system administrators and ISSEs.
• May be required to perform job duties/responsibilities outside of normal work location.
• Integrate vulnerability and compliance data into Splunk for correlation, trend analysis, and automated compliance reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize system risk posture and track remediation progress.
• Support RMF (Risk Management Framework) activities, providing technical input for security controls (e.g., Tenable results).
• Assist in developing or refining scanning policies, baselines, and SOPs to improve security posture and compliance consistency.
• Support audits and assessments by providing detailed vulnerability data, remediation evidence, and STIG compliance documentation.
• Implementing security vulnerability testing tools to provide continuous monitoring and patch verification.
• Test and evaluate configurations in a lab environment.
• Knowledge of servers, virtualization, routers, switches, and firewalls as well as VLANS, routing and network segmentation.
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and RMF process (NIST 800-53).
• Experience using Splunk for data ingestion, search queries, correlation, and report creation.
• Provide security operations support as needed.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Competitive candidates are results oriented, high energy, and self-motivated.
• Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Agency Appropriate Polygraph
• Active DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (Sec+) or Information
• Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 1 (CASP or CISSP) is required.
• Experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

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

• Highschool Diploma/GED and four (4) years of general IT experience, at least one (1) of which must be information systems security experience.

Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 (Annually)

Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; annual hours worked; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits Package

Itezz Inc. believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 10% of each employee's gross compensation to the company SEP IRA plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of CareFirst BlueChoice Medical Plans, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• CareFirst Preferred Dental
• CareFirst BlueVision

Itezz Inc. 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement

Itezz Inc. is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations

Itezz Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to all candidates.