Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (BLUESKY) with Security

Columbia Technology Partners; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to perform technical security assessments and design security systems. This role involves validating system security requirements, supporting security architectures, and ensuring compliance with various security standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within the Federal Government and possess relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team that specializes in solving complex technology issues, ensuring a secure environment for critical systems. This position offers a chance to contribute to vital security initiatives and work alongside experts in the field.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience as an ISSE in Federal Government.
• Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical security assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with NISCAP and DIACAP.

Skills

Nessus Scanning

NMAP

Splunk (Security Essentials)

Enterprise Security Solution: SEAR

LatteArt

Biscotti

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Security Clearance

DoD 8570 compliance

CISSP certification

ISSEP certification

Job description

This position is contingent on contract award.

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (BLUESKY) with Security

The Information Systems Security Engineer shall perform or review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non–compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies. Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Designs, develops, implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing protection/classification requirements. Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments. Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security to ensure uniform application of Agency Security Policy and Enterprise Solutions. Supports the building of security architectures. Enforces the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations. Reviews certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content. Applies system security engineering expertise in one or more of the following to: system security design process; engineering life cycle; information domain; cross domain solutions; commercial off–the–shelf and government off–the–shelf cryptography; identification, authentication; and authorization; 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. Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) process, the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineering.

Experience: Nessus Scanning, NMAP, Splunk (Security Essentials), Enterprise Security Solution: SEAR, LatteArt, and Biscotti.

Qualifications: Twenty (20) years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity within the Federal Government is required. A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years of experience. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Certification Requirements: DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE level 3 is required. Both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP certifications are required. This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

About us: Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Woman–Owned, Service–Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.