Senior ISSE: Cybersecurity & Systems Engineering (TS/SCI)

UNAVAILABLE; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TekSynap is seeking an ISSE to provide cyber security and security engineering services for NMCC, including system security engineering, risk assessments, and security architecture support.

We offer full-time opportunities with a competitive benefits package; candidate must have active TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications. Location is Arlington, VA with day shifts and potential after-hours needs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; master’s degree with experience or extensive experience accepted.
• 5+ years of experience with systems engineering, including design and architecture.
• Identifying security risks across OS, hardware, and data transfer protocols.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in formal and informal settings.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform or review security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and non-compliance.
• Build, deploy, and patch HBSS Windows and ACAS RHEL servers.
• Manage and patch ePO, Security Center, and Nessus servers.
• Provide Security Center accounts for Vulnerability Managers to scan devices.
• Run SCAP scans on Windows and RHEL servers.
• Update RedHat 7.9/8 RPMs and set up local yum repos for offline patches.
• Deploy Rogue sensors and identify rogue subnets/endpoints.
• Troubleshoot Security Center and Nessus issues.
• Design, implement, and maintain complex IT systems.
• Lead the development of technical solutions from requirements to deployment.

Skills

TS/SCI security clearance

CompTIA Security+

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master’s degree + 3 years experience

12 years experience without degree

Tools

ACAS

HBSS ePO

Tenable Security Center

Nessus

McAfee ePO

Red Hat Linux

Job description

TekSynap is seeking an ISSE to provide cyber security and security engineering services for NMCC, including system security engineering, risk assessments, and security architecture support.

We offer full-time opportunities with a competitive benefits package; candidate must have active TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications. Location is Arlington, VA with day shifts and potential after-hours needs.