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 (ISSE I) to support the design, implementation, and assessment of secure information systems and networks for government customers. The role develops and implements security solutions to enable secure data flows, protect systems from unauthorized activity, and ensure compliance with security requirements. It supports technical and programmatic cybersecurity initiatives and draws on information assurance, system security engineering, and systems administration experience. The position involves designing and maintaining security solutions, assessing systems and vulnerabilities, supporting information assurance across network, server, desktop, and application environments, and contributing to security planning, risk management, and compliance throughout the system lifecycle. The engineer also evaluates secure architectures across multiple enclaves and classification requirements, works with stakeholders to establish trusted relationships between interconnected systems, and provides systems administration support as needed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have an active security clearance with appropriate polygraph. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. The position requires a DOD 8570 certification.

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 supporting 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; successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph is required.
Subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

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 addressing operational and administrative requirements.
Support system security planning, risk management, and compliance 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.
Support shift work, including occasional weekend support, when 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.
Paid time off and customizable leave plans, including 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 at no cost to the employee.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
Tiered referral bonus program, with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000.
Competitive pay.
Professional growth opportunities.
Collaborative work environment and meaningful mission impact.