Senior ISSE - Secure Critical Systems Architect (TS/SCI)

J&T; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company...

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

J&T is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support large-scale, mission-critical systems in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will validate security requirements, design robust architectures, and perform hands-on vulnerability assessments in an Agile environment.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, at least 12 years as an ISSE, and DoD 8570/8140 IASAE Level 2 or 3 certifications.

Qualifications

• RMF experience and ability to apply RMF to security planning, risk assessments, control evaluations, monitoring and authorization.
• Hands-on vulnerability testing and configuration assessment using standard tools (Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark).
• Designing robust security architectures and validating system security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Validate and establish system security designs, architectures, and requirements for major components and interfaces.
• Apply RMF to lead security planning, risk assessments, control evaluations, monitoring, and authorization.
• Perform vulnerability testing, scanning, auditing, and assessment of system configurations using Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, and agile teams to formulate security requirements for new capabilities.
• Plan and conduct security verification testing for cryptographic devices.
• Formulate and enforce information systems security policies and baselines.
• Evaluate operational security impact of new software deployments and drive remediation.
• Advise Program Managers and engineering teams on security architecture and risk trade-offs.

Skills

RMF experience

Vulnerability testing

Security architecture

Policy & compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Assurance

Tools

Nessus

NMAP

Wireshark

Job description

J&T is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support large-scale, mission-critical systems in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will validate security requirements, design robust architectures, and perform hands-on vulnerability assessments in an Agile environment.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, at least 12 years as an ISSE, and DoD 8570/8140 IASAE Level 2 or 3 certifications.