Information Systems Security Engineer (Multiple Levels)

CACI International

92d • $86,600 - $181,800

About The Position

CACI is looking for talented Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) around the Fort Meade, Maryland area. As an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), you’ll: Facilitate sub-projects as they go through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation life cycle. Support the periodic system security scans as required by policy and the RMF. Validate and verify system security requirement definitions and analyze system security designs. Perform technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, and then recommend mitigation strategies for those that do not comply with established Information Assurance (IA) standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (BA) degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Level 1: Seven (7) years’ experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity – or eleven (11) years’ experience with no BA.
• DoD 8140.03 compliance with IASAE Level 2.
• Level 2: Fourteen (14) years’ experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity - or eighteen (18) years’ experience with no BA.
• DoD 8140.03 compliance with IASAE Level 2 and CISSP Certification.
• Level 3: Twenty (20) years’ experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity - or twenty-four (24) years’ experience with no BA.
• DoD 8140.03 compliance with IASAE Level 3 is required.
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications.
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years’ of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience manually reviewing network diagrams, network device configurations, termination points for VPNs.
• Working knowledge of software TLS security.
• Able to maintain a flexible and non-traditional RMF review of secure networks.
• Familiar with applying different standards and security frameworks including CIS benchmarks, FIPS 140-2, DISA Stigs, CNSA cryptographic suite compliance.
• Participated as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Supported the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Applied knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Performed system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, including those with differing data protection/classification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate sub-projects through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation life cycle.
• Support periodic system security scans as required by policy and the RMF.
• Validate and verify system security requirement definitions.
• Analyze system security designs.
• Perform technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability.
• Recommend mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities that do not comply with established Information Assurance (IA) standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Family support programs.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees