Information Systems Security Engineer

Leidos Inc; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer in Linthicum, Maryland to support customer needs on-site. The role involves performing technical security assessments, designing and implementing security systems, and enforcing security policies. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in related fields and possess a Bachelor's degree along with CASP+ or CISSP certification.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $107,900 to $195,050, as well as various employment benefits including health programs and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer or Network Engineer.
• Strong ability to present briefings to senior DoD officials.
• Extensive knowledge of security weaknesses in operating systems and networks.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical security assessments of computing environments.
• Design and implement security systems and components.
• Support security planning, risk analysis, and compliance.

Skills

Security assessments

System security design

Technical writing

Network protocols knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

CASP+ or CISSP certification

Tools

Routers

Firewalls

IPS

IDS

Job description

Description

Leidos is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to support our customer onsite.

Responsibilities

The ISSE shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non‑compliance with established IA standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies. This includes:

• Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security design
• Designs, develops, implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing and enclave environment to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements
• Builds IA into systems deployed to operation environments
• Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions
• Supports the building of security architectures
• Enforces the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architecture
• Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risk throughout the program life cycle
• Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations
• Reviews C&A documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university ideally in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering or related field with a minimum of 7+ years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) or Network Engineer on programs and/or contracts with the customer space. 4 additional years of experience in lieu of Technical Degree will be accepted.
• CASP+ or CISSP a firm requirement
• Strong writing skills
• Confidence and ability to present briefing to senior level DoD officials in both prepared briefings and/or in ad hoc discussions.
• Additionally, the candidate must also possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Should have working knowledge of security or network components, i.e. routers, firewalls, IPS, IDS, etc.
• Experience in identifying, researching, characterizing, and documenting security weaknesses related to operating systems, software applications, firmware, network hardware components, as well as network architecture design and documented policies and procedures.
• Experience developing and documenting system security requirements and conducting requirements gap analysis.
• Knowledge of, and practical experience with the NIST Special Publications 800 Series, CNSSI 1253, and DoD 8500.
• Experience with network technologies and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of network protocols, communications systems and architectures.
• Should have significant hands on experience implementing security and/or network components, i.e. routers, firewalls, IPS, IDS, etc.
• Ability to work independently within a schedule and with little direction.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.