Information Systems Security Engineer 1

Columbia Technology Partners•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer I to support the design, implementation, and assessment of secure information systems and networks for government customers. The role develops and implements security solutions that enable secure data flows, protect systems from unauthorized activity, and ensure compliance with security requirements. It combines information assurance, system security engineering, systems administration, and support for technical and programmatic cybersecurity initiatives. The position supports secure data exchange and enterprise system protection, performs security assessments and risk evaluations, and contributes to security planning and compliance throughout the system lifecycle. It also involves designing secure architectures across multiple enclaves and classification requirements, establishing trusted relationships between interconnected systems, and providing systems administration support as needed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active security clearance with the appropriate polygraph. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph; applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university; four additional years of ISSE experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
At least seven years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE).
Active CASP+, Security+, or CISSP certification.
DOD 8570 certification.
Experience with system administration, security planning, security assessments, risk analysis, and risk management.
Ability to support shift work, including occasional weekend support, when required.
Experience developing system or network designs that support multiple security enclaves and classification levels.
Ability to recommend technical solutions that satisfy cybersecurity and system administration requirements.
U.S. citizenship.
Active security clearance with appropriate polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of enterprise network, server, endpoint, and application security principles.
Experience supporting government information assurance and cybersecurity programs.
Familiarity with secure architecture design and cross-domain or multi-enclave environments.
Strong understanding of vulnerability management and security engineering best practices.
Experience implementing trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain security solutions that support secure data exchange and protect enterprise systems.
Perform system security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk evaluations to identify and mitigate security threats.
Provide information assurance and cybersecurity support for network, server, desktop, and application environments.
Develop and recommend security-focused system-level solutions that address operational and administrative requirements.
Support system security planning, risk management, and compliance activities throughout the system lifecycle.
Evaluate and design secure architectures across multiple enclaves with varying data protection and classification requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and maintain trusted relationships between interconnected systems and architectures.
Provide systems administration support for security and information systems as required.

Benefits

Three medical plans with in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision and dental coverage paid in full by CTP.
401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
Customizable paid time off and leave plans.
Jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability at no cost to the employee.
End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
Referral bonus program, with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if a referral joins the team.
Competitive pay.