Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with Security Clearance

Executive 1st; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Information Systems Security Engineer to enhance their cybersecurity posture. This role involves designing and implementing robust security solutions, conducting thorough security assessments, and collaborating with various teams to enforce security policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to safeguarding critical systems and networks, ensuring a secure and compliant operational landscape.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering focusing on security controls.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly required.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage security solutions including firewalls and encryption mechanisms.
• Conduct security assessments and develop incident response plans.

Skills

Cybersecurity Engineering

Incident Response

Security Assessment

Log Collection and Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

Splunk

Fortify

Acunetix

Prisma Cloud

Job description

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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with Security Clearance

Employer: Executive 1st
Location: Reston
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 9 Apr 2025

Sector: IT
Job Role: Security Engineer
Job Type: Permanent

What you'll do:

1. Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms to ensure the organization's networks and systems remain secure.
2. Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
3. Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security breaches, incidents, and breaches.
4. Collaborate with cross–functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
5. Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.
6. Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
7. Work closely with cross–functional teams, including IT, software development, and compliance, to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle and ensure a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.
8. Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations. Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken.

What you'll need to succeed:

1. Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly.
2. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
3. 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls; and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.
4. Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk, and performing querying and analysis of aggregated logs to identify security–relevant anomalies or risks.
5. Strong experience in implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800–53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP).
6. Experience with implementing controls for cloud, container, and DevSecOps services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments.
7. Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
8. Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
9. Experience with security tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud.
10. Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non–technical stakeholders.
11. CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.