Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Cti Md; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare

Dental package

Vision coverage

Life insurance 100%

Disability insurance

Training reimbursement

HSA

401(k) matching

Job summary

Cti Md is seeking a highly qualified Information Security Engineer to apply risk-based security controls, perform vulnerability assessments, and support secure configurations across complex systems. Candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance and have extensive DoD/IC security experience.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, security policy formulation, and hands-on testing using industry tools to support defense-in-depth architectures. Collaboration with teams across multiple sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience as an ISSE on a large technical program.

Skills

RMF

NMAP

PKI

Wireshark

auditing

penetration testing

scripting

IASAE

CISSP

ISSEP

NISCAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Info Assurance/Info Security

12 years ISSE experience

Tools

Nessus

NMAP

Wireshark

Job description

Risk Management Framework (RMF), NMAP, PKI, Wireshark, auditing, penetration testing, scripting, IASAE, CISSP, ISSEP, NISCAP

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Must have twelve (12) years of experience working as an ISSE on a large technical program.
• Must have a solid understanding of security practices and policies and hands-on vulnerability testing experience using Customer tools.
• Must have experience applying Risk Management Framework.
• Must have experience formulating and assessing IT security policy.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of and experience with common security tools, such as Nessus, NMAP and Wireshark hardware/software security implementation, communication protocol, encryption techniques/tools, and web services.
• Must have experience with secure configurations of commonly used desktop and server operating systems.
• Must be comfortable working on multiple systems and components simultaneously in various configurations.
• Must have strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices.
• Must be able to effectively plan and prioritize tasking and communicate clearly regarding technical options and trade-offs.
• Must be capable of performing high quality work both independently and with a team in a fast-moving environment.

• Five (05) years of experience with Defense in Depth Principals/technology (including access control, authorization, identification and authentication, public key infrastructure, network and enterprise security architecture) and applying risk assessment methodology to system development.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 or 3.
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) Certification.
• Computer Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification.
• Experience developing/implementing integrated security services management processes, such as assessing and auditing network penetration testing, anti-virus planning assistance, risk analysis, and incident response.
• Experience providing information assurance support for application development that includes system security certifications and project evaluations for firewalls that encompass the development, design, and implementation.
• Experience with penetration testing tools.
• Experience with scripting languages.

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental package
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc...
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel