Senior Information System Security Engineer

ManTech; Norfolk (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) for a remote role to support national security projects. You will develop accreditation packages for cloud systems in AWS and Azure and collaborate with a skilled team to strengthen cyber defenses.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, an active Security+ and an AWS Cloud Certification, plus RMF/FISMA experience and familiarity with cloud security tools. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in information security or Cyber.
• 3+ years implementing security controls and policies with emerging cybersecurity technologies.
• Active Security+ certification is required.
• AWS Cloud Certification is required.
• Familiarity with security tools including AWS Inspector, STIG Viewer, eMASSter, and Tenable Nessus/Security Center.
• Knowledge of federal compliance and guidance (FISMA, RMF, NIST, FedRAMP).
• Active Secret Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cyber security research under NAVSEA for cloud and network solutions.
• Develop, define, and aid in implementing cyber security policies and processes.
• Define IS and Network Environment security requirements per cybersecurity requirements.
• Support A&A packages for multiple projects.
• Apply security expertise to modernization cyber solutions ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
• Develop Plan of Action and Milestones with mitigations/remediations.
• Develop approaches to mitigate IS and Cloud Network Environment vulnerabilities and recommend changes.
• Travel up to 25%.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field

8+ years of relevant experience

5+ years of secure solutions for incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery

3+ years implementing security controls and policies with emerging cybersecurity technologies

Tools

AWS Inspector

STIG Viewer

eMASSter

Tenable Nessus/Security Center

RMF/NIST/NIST 800 series/FedRAMP

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This is a remote position.

As an ISSE, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative and mission-critical and national security projects. You will collaborate with a skilled team of professionals, responsible for developing accreditation packages for cloud systems in both AWS and Azure environments. This position offers great opportunities for technical growth and improved experience in Cyber Security.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing cyber security research under NAVSEA for cloud and network solutions

• Developing, defining, and aiding in implementing cyber security policies and processes

• Defining IS and Network Environment security requirements in accordance with applicable cybersecurity requirements

• Supporting A&A packages for multiple projects

• Applying security expertise to new modernization cyber solutions that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation for security policies and memorandum for records

• Developing Plan of Action and Milestones with proper Mitigations or Remediations, accordingly

• Developing approaches to mitigate IS and Cloud Network Environment vulnerabilities and recommend changes to network or network system components as needed

• Travel up to 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, and 8+ years of relevant experience

• 5+ years of developing secure solutions for incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery

• 3+ years of implementing security controls and policies with emerging cybersecurity technologies, including access control, privileged access management, data security, network security, data loss prevention, cloud security, vulnerability management, configuration management, privacy, and audits

• Must have an active Security+ certification

• Must have an AWS Cloud Certification

• Must be familiar with the use and operation of security tools including AWS Inspector, STIG Viewer, eMASSter, and Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center

• Knowledge and experience working with federal compliance and guidance, including FISMA, RMF, Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework, DoDAF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800 series, FedRAMP and cloud-based security controls

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud systems, cloud hosting environment, or cloud brokerages, preferably Navy

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field

• One of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), 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) or an equivalent security certification

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, climb ladder wells on vessels, etc.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve attending meetings.

• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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