Information Systems Security Engineer

TENICA and Associates LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm located in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to support Cyber Security. The role involves providing security recommendations, leading security requirement identification, and participating in network design reviews. Candidates must hold a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and possess relevant degrees and certifications in Cyber Security. Knowledge of AWS and various security tools is required. This position fosters a culture of integrity and respect, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Experience in security systems engineering across different environments.
• Familiarity with customer’s IA processes essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and technical security recommendations.
• Lead identification of projects’ security requirements.
• Participate in network design reviews and security testing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical security recommendations

Project security requirements

Network security standards

RMF Process implementation

Self-starter with limited direction

Organizational skills

AWS familiarity

Cyber security domain experience

Education

Bachelors of Science Degree in STEM

DoD 8570 certification (IAT or IAM)

Advanced IA certification

Tools

Splunk

ServiceNow

Retina

HBSS

EVSS

ACAS

Job description

We believe that every person, given the opportunity and the tools, is capable of achieving great things. Our team members focus on our customers and assisting them achieve their mission and goals. Our leadership nurtures our team’s potential by treating each employee with honesty, integrity, respect, dignity, compassion and fairness.

And we’re looking for motivated people who share those values!

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Provide analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer
• Lead the identification of projects’ security requirement
• Participate in network design reviews and security testing for the customer’s networks
• Coordinate with system development teams to ensure network security standards are followed and implemented correctly
• Identify additional security requirements, based on RMF or as the result of security issues that put the customer’s systems at risk
• Reviews and analyzes new systems (hardware and software) and provides recommendations concerning system security
• Review Security Requirements Traceability Matrixes (SRTMs), System Security Plans (SSPs) and other IA documentation for completeness
• Provide A&A and RMF guidance to system owners to ensure accreditation success

Qualifications

Required

• Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Favorably adjudicated Polygraph
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced IA certification
• DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM
• Experience in security systems engineering involving various computer hardware and software operation systems and application solutions in both stand-alone and LAN/WAN configurations
• Experience with security features and/or vulnerability of various operating systems as defined by NIST, DISA (STIGs), and USCYBERCOM
• Experience with networks and systems security administration, operation systems security configuration and account management best practices
• Experience implementing RMF Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls, as well as developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation
• Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
• Experience briefing senior customer personnel
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast pace deadline driven environment
• Familiarity with the customer’s Lifecycle Readiness process
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Familiarity with customer's IA processes
• Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools (i.e. retina, HBSS, EVSS, ACAS)
Experience with Splunk and ServiceNow
• Familiarity with Cross Domain Systems (CDS)
• Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain

TENICAand Associatesis a provider of government services and consulting solutions in the areas of national defense, homeland and cyber security. TENICA provides knowledgeable and experienced subject matter experts to perform a variety of professional services, logistics and supply chain management, crisis prevention and response, and information technology solutions to solve dynamic security challenges. Founded in 2008 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, TENICA is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, Small Business (SDVOB and WOSB) and is a participant in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) business development program.www.TENICA-GS.com

TENICA 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.