Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

TIAG®; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center. The role involves maintaining security systems, developing documentation, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. Candidates must have a Top Secret clearance and relevant experience in IT support and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Management/IT support.
• Experience with IA / INFOSEC concepts and DoD/DON RMF standards.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and patch HBSS Windows and ACAS servers.
• Develop technical documents such as RMF policies and Security CONOPS.
• Assist with remediation/mitigation based on vulnerability findings.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering

Tools

HBSS

ACAS

DISA STIG

SCAP Content Checker

Job description

TIAG is hiring an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic.

TIAG offers cybersecurity, IT engineering services, assessment, authorization (A&A), and cyber operations support, including lifecycle management policy, guidance, oversight, and direction for a cyber analytics system.

An active Top Secret clearance is required to start. The position is onsite at our client location with potential for 1-2 days of telework per week. Travel may be required. Core business hours are 0900 to 1500.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Build, deploy, and patch HBSS Windows and ACAS servers.
2. Maintain and patch all ePO, Security Center, and Nessus servers.
3. Provide Security Center accounts for Vulnerability Managers to scan devices within ACAS.
4. Assist with remediation/mitigation or make recommendations based on vulnerability findings from ACAS and STIGs.
5. Build virtual servers, deploy, and patch all McAfee modules via ePO, and configure McAfee policies.
6. Apply STIGs to HBSS Windows OS, McAfee policies, and other servers.
7. Run SCAP scans on Windows and RHEL servers.
8. Troubleshoot Security Center and Nessus scanner issues.
9. Assist with selecting RMF Security Controls.
10. Develop technical documents such as RMF policies, SLCM, IRP, DRP, and Security CONOPS.
11. Draft technical boundary and architecture diagrams.
12. Harden systems and implement applicable STIGs.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• Security+ certification; compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP).
• 5+ years of experience in Information Management/IT support, including technical and cyber analyst roles, HBSS, and ACAS.
• Experience supporting development, review, and approval of RMF A&A packages.
• 5+ years of experience with IA / INFOSEC concepts: Firewall Policy, Ports & Protocols, Cybersecurity, DoD/DON RMF standards.
• Experience with wireless technologies and IEEE 802.11 standards.
• Familiarity with DISA STIG requirements, SCAP Content Checker, SRRs, and DoD tools like eMASSter or Vulnerator.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, motivated to analyze and document issues, and provide status updates.
• Dependable, proactive, and professional work ethic.
• Up to 15% travel may be required.

TIAG is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on merit and are not influenced by race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.