Information Systems Security Engineer 2

Avid Technology Professionals, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Information Systems Security Engineer to enhance security across computing environments. This role involves conducting thorough security assessments, validating system requirements, and integrating security measures into operational systems. You will play a crucial part in risk management and compliance with established standards, ensuring the integrity of sensitive data. Join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding information systems while enjoying competitive benefits and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a challenging environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive Work Environment

Competitive Hourly Salary

Profit-Sharing Program

Overtime Benefits

Retirement Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Professional Development Allowances

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience as an ISSE on similar programs.
• DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Build IA into operational systems and assist in implementing security functionalities.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

NIST 800-53

Vulnerability Scanning

Cybersecurity Communication Skills

Technical Systems Support

Security Directives Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

CISSP Certification

Job description

Job Description: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) shall perform or review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies. Responsibilities include validating and verifying system security requirements, establishing security designs, and integrating IA and security systems across networking, computing, and enclave environments, including those with multiple enclaves and differing data protection/classification requirements.

The ISSE will build IA into operational systems, assist architects and developers in implementing security functionalities aligned with Agency policies, support security architecture development, and enforce trusted relations among external systems. They will assess and mitigate security threats throughout the program lifecycle, contribute to security planning, risk analysis, certification, and awareness activities, and review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation for completeness and compliance.

The role requires applying system security engineering expertise across various domains such as system security design, engineering lifecycle, cryptography, risk management, intrusion detection, incident handling, and security testing. The ISSE will support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS NISCAP, DoD RMF, NIST RMF, and NSA/CSS business processes.

Minimum Requirements

1. Certification meeting Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 2 requirements.
2. Full understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process & procedures.
3. Experience with NIST 800-53 security control implementation and self-testing.
4. Experience reviewing vulnerability scans.
5. Strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Relevant ISSO, ISSM, and/or ISSE experience in cybersecurity.
7. Experience supporting technical systems support from System Administration and/or Systems Engineer perspectives.
8. Experience supporting Intelligence Community-specific RMF processes and procedures.
9. Experience interpreting Security Directives, Policies, Publications, and Regulations, providing guidance to System Owners, Administrators, and Engineers.

Qualifications include fourteen (14) years of experience as an ISSE on similar programs, a Bachelor's degree in a related field (or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree), DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2, and CISSP certification. A TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

About Avid Technology Professionals

ATP provides software, systems engineering, and acquisition management services for federal, state, and commercial sectors, staffed by seasoned IT experts.

Employee Benefits

• Supportive and challenging work environment
• Competitive hourly salary
• Profit-sharing program
• Overtime, retirement plans, medical, dental, and other insurance benefits
• Professional development and allowances