Senior Information System Security Engineer

MANTECH; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Information System Security Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, with responsibilities including the design of security architectures and implementation of cybersecurity measures. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and substantial experience within the field. This position offers a full-time commitment and the opportunity to work within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in relevant field or equivalent.
• Hold relevant cybersecurity certifications.
• Familiarity with security assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify information protection needs.
• Develop cybersecurity-enabled products.
• Implement network security measures.

Skills

Information protection

Design security architectures

Communication

Cloud environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Tenable Nessus

IBM Guardium

Network Mapper (NMAP)

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Identify information protection needs for an IS and Network Environment.
• Define IS and Network Environment security requirements in accordance with applicable cybersecurity requirements.
• Design security architectures for use within the IS and Network Environment. Design and develop cybersecurity-enabled products for use within an IS and Network Environment.
• Integrate and/or implement security with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for use within an IS and Network Environment.
• Develop and implement security designs for new or existing network system(s). Ensure that the design of hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address cybersecurity requirements for the IS and Network Environment. Develop interface specifications for the IS and Network Environment. Develop approaches to mitigate IS and Network Environment vulnerabilities and recommend changes to network or network system components as needed.
• Design, develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation. Design, develop, and implement specific cybersecurity countermeasures for the IS and Network Environment.
• Ensure that network system(s) designs support the incorporation of FBI directed cybersecurity vulnerability solutions.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s plus minimum 8 years’ experience, or equivalent education/experience; Doctorate plus 6 years; Master’s plus 6 years; Associates plus 10 years; or H.S./GED plus 14 years.
• Hold at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or Associate), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CE, Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), CISSP- Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP), or CISSP- Information System Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP).
• Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including: Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WeblInspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.
• Set up scheduled and ad-hoc scans/reports, and configure, maintain, and use various information security assessment tools.
• Ability to communicate remediation recommendations and timelines to POCs.
• Work with system and network POCs on remediation guidance, to assist with staying in compliance with defined remediation timelines.
• Experience working in a cloud environment, Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Platforms, Google Cloud Platforms, ect.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline.
  
  

Clearance Requirements

• Must have current/active Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI.
• Selected candidate may also require undergo a CI Polygraph.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Often positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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