Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)- Philadelphia, PA

VetJobs•Philadelphia, PA

12d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) position supports a national security focused customer providing system security engineering services and/or product to ensure secure reliable and uninterrupted availability of customer developed and deployed systems and networks. The ISSE will support the Government to ensure core security engineering principles are implemented into assigned programs information systems architecture. This is a long-term contract based on-site out of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Systems Security Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3 years work experience or High School Diploma and at least nine (9) years of technical IT experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Successful applicants must either have an active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Must be a US citizen & Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.
CompTIA Security+ or CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP
Must be able to obtain an OS certification within 90 days of hire (MD-102 or AZ-104)
Position requires the candidate to travel at least 10% of the time
This position requires an on-site workload at Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) for at least 50% of the time
US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with industrial control systems
Familiarity with Linux, Windows, and VxWorks OS
Experience with vulnerability assessment tools including ACAS and HBSS

Responsibilities

Lifecycle cybersecurity support of US Navy systems, which includes, but is not limited to:
Perform analysis and evaluation to design, implement, test and field secure systems, networks, and architectures
Install and configure secure hardware and software systems and otherwise maintain the program’s technological infrastructure
Conduct regular security audits and ensuring that systems are up-to-date with security patches
Provide technical support to users and troubleshooting security or other related issues as they arise
Manage user accounts and access to systems
Perform data backups and disaster recovery procedures
Assessing and strengthening system compliance against NIST, DoD, and Navy security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
Develop, implement, and enforce information systems security policies ensuring system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the acquisition and Information System (IS) lifecycle.
Conduct certification and testing in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy; identify deficiencies and providing recommendations of risk mitigation to customer.
Support the Government to resolve conflicting system security engineering requirements.
Develop program technical publications such as Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), Technical Plans, Analyses and Reports, Risk Assessments, Security Concepts of Operations (SECONOP), Program Protection Plan, Anti-Tamper Plan, Cybersecurity Strategy, Technology Development Strategies, Test Plans, procedures and reports, System Security Plans
Coordinating with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories