Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

ManTech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in Washington, D.C. This onsite position supports accreditation efforts and security controls across IS and Network Environments.

Responsibilities include designing secure architectures, implementing CDS security measures, developing interface specs, and maintaining BOE documentation to navigate sponsor accreditation. TS/SCI clearance and polygraph may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (6 additional years of experience) in computer science, business management, or an IT-related discipline.
• 10+ years of related information systems security experience, or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience.
• One or more relevant industry certifications (CCISO, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, GSLC, GSNA, CCNP Enterprise, CISSP-ISSAP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP).
• 4+ years of focused experience in penetration testing, forensics, incident response, or network monitoring.
• Significant experience navigating accreditation processes and producing A&A BOE documentation.
• Familiarity with Tenable Nessus, Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, and NMAP.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures for IS and Network Environment.
• Develop and implement network security measures with confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Skills

Senior ISSE experience

Penetration testing

Forensic analysis

Intrusion detection

Accreditation processes

BOE documentation

Cyber risk automation tools

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Master's degree for 7+ years experience

Tools

Nessus

Security Center

Guardium

WebInspect

NMAP

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is an onsite position.

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support accreditation efforts, to include responding to/implementing/documenting required controls, and completing required tasks/actions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing secure architectures, hardware, operating systems, and software applications to ensure cybersecurity requirements are adequately addressed for the IS and Network Environment.
• Designing, developing, and implementing network security measures and specific countermeasures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
• Integrating and implementing security protocols with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for use within the IS and Network Environment.
• Developing interface specifications and approaches to mitigate vulnerabilities while recommending changes to network system components as needed.
• Ensuring that network system designs support the seamless incorporation of directed cybersecurity vulnerability solutions.
• Documenting responses to required controls and maintaining a robust library of documentation to successfully navigate the Sponsor’s accreditation process.
• Working with management, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all mission requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (6 additional years of experience) in computer science, business management, or an IT-related discipline.
• 10 + years of related information systems security experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Posession of one or more relevant industry certifications, such as CCISO, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, GSLC, GSNA, CCNP Enterprise, CISSP-ISSAP, GCIA, GDSA, or GICSP.
• 4 + years of focused experience in one or more of the following: computer network penetration testing and techniques; computer evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery; computer intrusion analysis and incident response, intrusion detection; computer network surveillance and monitoring; network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, and secure architectures.
• Significant experience navigating technical accreditation processes and creating Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation.
• Familiarity operating standard security and discovery tools including Tenable Nessus, Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, and Network Mapper (NMAP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience utilizing cyber risk and compliance automation tools.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills who is able to work across teams, organize boards, and drive change throughout an organization.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

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, office machinery, and other equipment.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• 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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