Information Systems Security Engineer 1

Captivation Software; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary: $130,000 - $270,000

401k contribution up to 20%

Above market hourly rates

HSA contribution

6 weeks paid time off

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/Li

Job summary

Captivation Software is looking for a mid level Information Systems Security Engineer to assist with daily responsibilities on the program.

The role focuses on supporting information security, enforcing security policies, RMF processes, and monitoring with Splunk to analyze logs and respond to incidents. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with Top Secret/SCI clearance and a favorable polygraph.

Qualifications

• Five years of ISSO experience on programs with similar scope.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required.
• Knowledge of current security tools, encryption techniques and security implementation.

Responsibilities

• Supports information security and security posture maintenance.
• Creates and enforces security policies and procedures.
• Manages daily security operations and security settings on software/hardware/firmware.
• Prepares security documents: SSPs, risk assessments, A & C packages, SRTMs.
• Supports RMF authorization and security assessment activities.
• Uses Splunk to monitor security events, analyze logs, and support incident response.

Skills

ISSO experience

IAT Level I+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Build to something to be proud of.

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Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

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Captivation Software is looking for a mid level Information Systems Security Engineer who will assist with daily responsibilities on the program.

Responsibilities

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• Supports information security
• Helps create and enforce security policies and procedures, manage daily security operations, and maintains the system’s security posture.
• Assesses security risks and solutions for critical information, manages security settings for software, hardware, and firmware, and reviews the security impact of system changes.
• Prepares and reviews required security documents, including SSPs, risk assessments, C&A packages, and SRTMs.
• Supports system authorization under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Uses Splunk to monitor security events, analyze logs, and support incident response.

Requirements

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Security Clearance:

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required
• Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity or related discipline
• Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits

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• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
• Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
• Above Market Hourly Rates
• $3,600 HSA Contribution
• 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D