• Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

    BEAT LLC (Linthicum Heights, MD)


    Job Title: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

     

    Clearance: Top Secret SCI

     

    Certification: CompTIA Security+ or higher

     

    Salary: $185k - $200k

    Job Description

    BEAT is looking for a Security Engineer/Architect. Candidate will be required to understand and document a systems design and implementation that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications.

     

    Essential Job Responsibilities

     

    + Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy.

    + Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.

    + Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components.

    + Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.

    + Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.

    + Will follow established processes where applicable and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed.

    + Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.

    + Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements.

    + Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.

    + Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.

    + Must be able to interact well with others to complete work.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Required Skills

    + 9+ years of experience as an ISSE with large multi-tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

    + Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred).

    + A working knowledge of TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies is required.

    + Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools.

    + The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed.

    + Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.