Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Wyetech • Aberdeen, MD

249d • $61 - $102

About The Position

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry. We are looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). Candidate will perform system or network designs 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. Must be willing to work on-site five days per week. Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Requirements

• 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.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II (SSCP, Security+, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification).
• Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools.

Nice To Haves

• CISSP-ISSEP is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.
• Grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.
• 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.
• Apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Interact well with others to complete work.

Benefits

• 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, fully vested from day one.
• Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually.
• Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Vision and Dental.
• Life and AD&D Benefits.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances.
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services.
• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000.
• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts.
• Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees