ISSE I: Information Security Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Cyber Defense Technologies; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies seeks an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) I for a DoD program in Richardson, TX. The role is hands-on security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance support on-site.

Active Secret clearance is required. Responsibilities include secure system lifecycle support, continuous monitoring, and documentation aligning with RMF/NIST/NISPOM standards, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience deploying, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring computer systems and networks.
• Active Secret clearance is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and upgrade several classified virtual enterprise systems and related technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Enterprise Linux, Cisco, Palo Alto, Windows).
• Provide security engineering and development support throughout the system life cycle.
• Perform continuous monitoring and security testing using Nessus, Trellix, and Splunk Enterprise.
• Develop mitigation solutions for identified findings and patching requirements.
• Ensure changes are reviewed and do not adversely impact system security.
• Maintain Trellix/ENS installations and upstream connections.
• Support documentation for authorization/re-authorization.
• Monitor POA&Ms progress and IS user policy adherence.
• Assist in creating and maintaining procedural documents (config mgmt, continuous monitoring, BCP/DR).

Skills

Security engineering

System administration

Network engineering

Vulnerability scanning

RMF / NIST / NISPOM

Education

Security+

CISSP

CCNA

RHCSA

Tools

Nessus

ACAS

Splunk

VMware vSphere

Red Hat Linux

Windows Server

Job description

Cyber Defense Technologies seeks an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) I for a DoD program in Richardson, TX. The role is hands-on security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance support on-site.

Active Secret clearance is required. Responsibilities include secure system lifecycle support, continuous monitoring, and documentation aligning with RMF/NIST/NISPOM standards, with opportunities for professional development.