Information System Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Joint Tactics and Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Mid-Level/Senior Information System Security Engineers in Philadelphia. This role involves supporting cybersecurity efforts for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, focusing on risk management, security control testing, and vulnerability assessments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and an active SECRET clearance. Join a dynamic team that offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, PTO, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% premiums paid on Health/Vision/Dental

PTO

401K matching

Certificate reimbursement

Holiday bonus

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance is required.
• 7+ years in information security operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RMF system security plans and policies.
• Execute security control testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Mitigate IT and CS system vulnerabilities per STIG requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Vulnerability Assessments

Security Control Testing

IT and CS Security Policies

Configuration Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent technical degree

Tools

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)

Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM)

Job description

Information System Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Joint Tactics and Technologies (JTT) is looking for motivated Mid–Level/Senior Information System Security Engineers in Philadelphia, PA! We are a Service–Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in cybersecurity engineering. We offer outstanding benefits and opportunities for leadership development. This work is in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center – Philadelphia. Tasking includes:

1. Assist with the developing, maintaining, and tracking Risk Management Framework (RMF) system security plans which include System Categorization Forms, Platform Information Technology (PIT) Determination Checklists, Assess Only (AO) Determination Checklists, Implementation Plans, System Level Continuous Monitoring (SLCM) Strategies, System Level Policies, Hardware Lists, Software List, System Diagrams, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
2. Execute the RMF process in support of obtaining and maintaining Interim Authority to Test (IATT), AO approval, Authorization to Operate (ATO), and Denial of Authorization to Operate (DATO).
3. Identify and tailor IT and CS security control baselines based on RMF guidelines and categorization of the RMF boundary.
4. Perform Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM).
5. Perform IT and CS vulnerability–level risk assessments.
6. Execute security control testing as required by a risk assessment or annual security review (ASR).
7. Mitigate and remediate IT and CS system level vulnerabilities for all assets within the boundary per STIG requirements.
8. Develop and maintain Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
9. Develop and maintain system level IT and CS policies and procedures for respective RMF boundaries and/or guidance provided by the command ISSMs.
10. Implement and assess STIG and SRGs.
11. Perform and develop vulnerability assessments with automated tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Check (SCC) and Evaluate STIG.
12. Deploy security updates to Information System components.
13. Perform routine audits of IT system hardware and software components.
14. Maintain inventory of Information System components.
15. Participate in IT change control and configuration management processes.
16. Upload vulnerability data in Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM).
17. Image or re–image assets that are part of the assigned RMF boundary.
18. Install software and troubleshoot software issues as necessary to support compliance of the RMF boundaries' assets.
19. Assist with removal of SSD, HDD or other critical components of assets before destruction and removal from the RMF boundary.
20. Provide cybersecurity patching of assets in times of DoD and DoN TASKORDs, FRAGORDs, or even designated by Command ISSM, ACIO, and/or Code 104 management.
21. Support configuration change documentation and control processes and maintaining DOD STIG Compliance.
22. Support cyber compliance of assets that are part of an enterprise IT network to include Windows server and CISCO networking hardware. This includes assessing vulnerabilities, patching and meeting requirements of the STIG for the hardware.

The ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Active SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or an equivalent technical degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years professional experience capturing and refining information security operational and security requirements, and ensuring those requirements are properly addressed through purposeful architecting, design, development, and configuration; and implementing security controls, configuration changes, software/hardware updates/patches, vulnerability scanning, and securing configurations.

Benefits: 100% premiums paid on Health/Vision/Dental, PTO, 401K matching, certificate reimbursement, holiday bonus. This position is contingent upon contract award.