Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Level 2

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP in Maryland seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer to perform or review technical security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with IA standards.

The role designs and integrates security systems for networks and enclaves, supports risk management, and helps architects implement trusted relations. Candidates should have 14+ years of ISSE experience, DoD 8570 IASAE Level 2, TS/SCI w/polygraph, and a degree in CS or InfoSec.

Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years’ experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing security architectures, firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, and security controls for new and proposed systems.
• Prevention and early detection and resolution of risks to high value assets.
• Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security-focused tools and services including project leadership roles.
• Providing software vulnerability remediation advice to software developers and software development teams.
• Implementing security vulnerability testing tools to provide continuous monitoring and patch verification.
• Test and evaluate products in a lab environment.
• Reviews certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.
• Knowledge of 8570 controls, testing information systems for compliance of the controls, and the creation of test cases.
• Knowledge of incident response and the creation, execution, and reporting of such activities.
• Knowledge of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, intrusion detection, VLANS, routing and other network security technologies.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies including virtual firewalls, networking and segmentation.
• Knowledge of networking and firewall configuration and monitoring.
• Knowledge of SIEM technologies such as Splunk and creation of security event related dashboards.
• Knowledge of Malware identification, containment, and eradication.
• Knowledge of access control systems, PKI, multi-factor authentication, and entitlements management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Provide input into the development of security policies and procedures.
• Provide detailed security recommendations for the secure development and maintenance of systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies.
• Provide security operations support as needed.
• Participate in projects that develop new intellectual property.
• Evangelize security within the organization and be an advocate for customer trust.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills and teamwork skills.
• Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated.
• Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment.

Skills

Security architectures

Information Assurance

8570 Compliance

TS/SCI

Splunk

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

PKI

MFA

Linux

Windows

VLANs

Risk assessment

C&A documentation

Incident response

Vulnerability remediation

SIEM

Networking security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec

Tools

Splunk

Vulnerability tools

Lab tools

Job description

The Information Systems Security Engineer shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non‑compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies. Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Designs, develops, implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements. Builds IA into systems deployed to operational 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. Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations.

Key Tasks Include

• Reviewing security architectures, firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, and security controls for new and proposed systems.
• Prevention and early detection and resolution of risks to high value assets.
• Development and management of strategic and tactical physical, personnel and procedural security programs.
• Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security-focused tools and services including project leadership roles.
• Providing software vulnerability remediation advice to software developers and software development teams.
• Implementing security vulnerability testing tools to provide continuous monitoring and patch verification.
• Test and evaluate products in a lab environment.
• Reviews certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.
• Knowledge of 8570 controls, testing information systems for compliance of the controls, and the creation of test cases.
• Knowledge of incident response and the creation, execution, and reporting of such activities.
• Knowledge of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, intrusion detection, VLANS, routing and other network security technologies.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies including virtual firewalls, networking and segmentation.
• Knowledge of networking and firewall configuration and monitoring.
• Knowledge of SIEM technologies such as Splunk and creation of security event related dashboards.
• Knowledge of Malware identification, containment, and eradication.
• Knowledge of access control systems, PKI, multi-factor authentication, and entitlements management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Provide input into the development of security policies and procedures.
• Provide detailed security recommendations for the secure development and maintenance of systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies.
• Provide security operations support as needed.
• Participate in projects that develop new intellectual property.
• Evangelize security within the organization and be an advocate for customer trust.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills and teamwork skills.
• Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated.
• Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment.

Requirements

Fourteen (14) years’ experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

DoD 8570 Compliance With IASAE Level 2 Is Required.

Required Clearance:

TS/SCI w/polygraph

Synergy ECP, a platform company with Falfurrias Capital Partners, has a talented, dedicated staff to provide a broad range of services to the defense and intelligence industries. Our capabilities are focused on software engineering, cybersecurity, system engineering and IT services. Providing these services, Synergy ECP, has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple US government agencies and US military services. Synergy ECP possesses pertinent and highly valued credentials, specialized certifications, and clearance levels to secure our clients’ computer networks and information at a time when a premium is placed on cyber security. In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to its name – making sure excellence is displayed by its Employees, to its Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). We simply can’t have one without the other. It’s what sets us apart – enabling us to be an autonomous agile business that delivers huge results to meet the ever-evolving demands of our customers.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.