Senior Information Systems Security Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly

TENICA and Associates LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TENICA and Associates LLC is looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves supporting Cyber Security initiatives by providing security recommendations, leading security requirements identification, and participating in network design reviews.

The ideal candidate will have a current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and experience in managing security for complex systems. Desired qualifications include a degree in STEM or related advanced certifications.

Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Favorably adjudicated Polygraph.
• DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM.
• Experience with crypto, COMSEC, and GEOINT.

Responsibilities

• Provides analytical and technical security recommendations.
• Leads the identification of projects’ security requirements.
• Participates in network design reviews and security testing.
• Coordinates with development teams on security standards.
• Reviews new systems and provides security recommendations.

Skills

Analytical and technical security recommendations

Security requirement identification

Network security standards implementation

Security review and analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM or advanced IA certification

Tools

Retina

HBSS

EVSS

ACAS

Job description

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly

Chantilly, VA, US

Department: Government Customer - Chantilly

Location: Chantilly, VA

Position Description:

The Senior Information Systems Security Engineer provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Provides analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer
• Lead for the identification of projects’ security requirements
• Participates in network design reviews and security testing for the customer’s networks
• Coordinates with systems development teams to ensure network security standards are being followed and implemented correctly
• Reviews and analyzes new systems (hardware and software) and provides recommendations concerning their security

Required Qualifications:

• Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Favorably adjudicated Polygraph
• DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM
• Experience with crypto, COMSEC and GEOINT

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced IA certification (i.e., CISSP or CASP)
• Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
• Experience briefing senior customer personnel
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Familiarity with customer’s IA processes
• Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools (i.e., retina, HBSS, EVSS, ACAS)
• Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain

TENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.