Information Systems Security Engineer with Security Clearance

i3, LLC dba Iris Intelligence; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to enhance security measures across various computing environments. This role involves designing and integrating security systems while ensuring compliance with Information Assurance standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security architecture and risk management, contributing to the protection of sensitive data. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will help shape a secure technological landscape, making a significant impact on the organization's security posture.

Qualifications

• 7-20 years of experience in Information Systems Security Engineering.
• CISSP certification required for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security systems and components for various environments.
• Review certification and accreditation documentation for compliance.
• Contribute to risk analysis and security planning activities.

Skills

Information Assurance (IA)

Security Architecture

Risk Management

Cryptography

Intrusion Detection

Incident Handling

Configuration Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance

Bachelor's degree in Information Security System Engineering

Job description

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. They will validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis, and establish system security designs. Additionally, they support the building of security architectures.

Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, implement, and/or integrate IA and security systems and components, including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments, with varying data protection/classification requirements.
2. Incorporate IA into systems deployed in operational environments and assist architects and developers in implementing security functionalities to ensure consistent application of security policies and enterprise solutions.
3. Enforce trusted relations among external systems and architectures, and assess and mitigate security threats and risks throughout the system lifecycle.
4. Review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on its completeness and compliance.
5. Contribute to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and network operations.
6. Apply system security engineering expertise across various domains such as security design, engineering lifecycle, cross-domain solutions, cryptography, identification, authentication, authorization, system integration, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, configuration control, change management, auditing, and testing.

Qualifications

Three levels of experience are available:

• Level 1: 7 years of experience as an ISSE on programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Level 2: 14 years of experience, CISSP certification required.
• Level 3: 20 years of experience, ISSEP and CISSP certifications required.

All levels require a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline.