ISSE - Information Systems Security Engineer

Associates Systems LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join their dynamic team in Washington. This role involves performing comprehensive security assessments, designing and implementing security architectures, and ensuring compliance with IA standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security engineering, risk management, and technical writing, along with a commitment to high-quality service in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about information security and want to make a significant impact in a vital role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an ISSE or equivalent in large hybrid cloud networks.
• Proven knowledge of IA policies and secure networking design.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical security assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement security architectures for network systems.

Skills

Information Assurance (IA)

Security Engineering

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Technical Writing

Network Security

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications in Information Security (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Windows Server

Hybrid Cloud Environments

Job description

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Washington Navy Yard, DC

Secret Clearance required

Job details

1. Perform, and/or review, technical security assessments of enclaves within network to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established IA standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies.
2. Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis and establish system security designs.
3. Design, develop, implement and/or integrate IA and related security systems, components, and controls for enclaves.
4. Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments.
5. Assist network architects and systems engineers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of DOD security policy for network systems and enclaves.
6. Support the design and implementation of security architectures.
7. Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures.
8. Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the life cycle of systems and enclaves.
9. Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for systems and networking operations.
10. Review A&A documentation and provide feedback on completeness and compliance of content.
11. Apply systems security engineering expertise in support of network operations, including: system security design process; security engineering life cycle; system integration; risk management; intrusion detection; contingency planning; incident handling; configuration control; change management; auditing; certification and accreditation process; principles of IA (confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, and access control); and security testing.
12. Support security authorization activities in compliance with the DoD RMF, NIST RMF process, and related business processes for security engineering.
13. Maintain a professional attitude and commitment to providing high-quality service in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

1. 10 years of experience as an ISSE or equivalent job title/responsibilities on large multi-site and campus-wide Windows Server-based hybrid cloud network environments.
2. Experience serving as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of: (1) secure networking, computing, and enclave environments, and (2) IA architectures, systems, or system components.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to support the design, development, and implementation of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
4. Ability to support enforcement of design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
5. Ability to support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
6. Ability to identify and manage overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.
7. Demonstrated experience performing system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves including heterogeneous hybrid-cloud wide area network environments.
8. Proficiency in technical writing.
9. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.