Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) - Senior Level (TS required, eligible for SCI)

RedTrace Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Health Care Insurance (medical, dental

Vision

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

RedTrace Technologies in Huntsville, AL, seeks an ISSE with TS/SCI eligibility to support cybersecurity and RMF activities for a federal contract. The role covers IA management, A&A, vulnerability management, and cyber defense across IS and network environments.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years' experience, active clearance, and certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, ISSEP, ISSAP, or Security+. Familiarity with Nessus, Guardium, WebInspect, and NMAP is expected.

Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI and a CI-Polygraph eligibility.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum 8 years' experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Familiarity with security tools including Nessus/Security Center, Guardium, WebInspect, NMAP.
• Hold one of the following certifications: CISSP (or Associate), CompTIA Security X, CSSLP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP.

Responsibilities

• Identify information protection needs for an IS and Network Environment.
• Define IS and Network Environment security 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 security with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
• Develop and implement security designs for network systems addressing CIA and integrity.

Skills

Clearance coordination

Security best practices

Team collaboration

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Security Center

IBM Guardium

HP WebInspect

Nmap

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP

The anticipated salary range for this position is $148,000 - $168,000 . Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, contractual requirements, and other relevant business considerations. The final salary may fall outside the stated range.

Program Description

The program provides support in the areas of Cybersecurity and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a federal customer. The contract's support functions are: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.

Position Description

• Services to support Information System Engineering 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 client directed cybersecurity vulnerability solutions

Qualifications

Required

• Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI and a CI-Polygraph eligibility
• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Minimum 8 years' experience, or equivalent education/experience
• 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
• Hold at least one of the following certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or Associate)
  • CompTIA Security X
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
  • CISSP- Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
  • CISSP- Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)

Desired

• A bachelor's and/or advanced degree in computer science, business management, or IT-related discipline
• Minimum 8 years' experience, or equivalent education/experience; Doctorate plus 6 years; Master's plus 6 years; Associates plus 10 years; or H.S./GED plus 14 years.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events

RedTrace Technologies is an EOE employer.