Security Systems Engineer, Senior

Innosoft Corporation • Pikesville, MD

5d • $130,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Systems Engineer, Senior will perform offensive and defensive information security work for Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) statewide public safety systems, including body-worn and in-car cameras, mobile computer and radio systems, servers, and network equipment. The role is responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, and availability of these resources.

The position investigates potential security incidents, reviews system, firewall, and network monitoring logs, performs risk assessments, and supports MDSP IT staff with server and firewall patching and firmware updates. It also develops and implements solutions for multi-level security requirements and secure remote access, VPN, intrusion detection, port scanning, web security, and vulnerability assessment and remediation. Tools and environments include SolarWinds SEM, CrowdStrike Falcon, Tenable Security Center, Nessus, Windows Server and workstations, Linux, and Google Workspace.

This is a senior individual-contributor role supporting MDSP IT staff. It is contingent upon contract award and a successful Maryland State Police background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The engagement is described as two years, with one two-year renewal option. The position is full-time and on-site in Pikesville, Maryland, although some telework may be permitted. The anticipated start is January 2027.

Requirements

• At least six years of experience in information systems security engineering.
• At least three years of experience investigating and identifying potential information security incidents, connecting evidence, and determining whether an incident occurred.
• At least three years of experience reviewing computer and server logs, firewall logs, and network monitoring logs for possible information security incidents.
• Demonstrated ability to perform risk assessments based on computer, server, firewall, and network monitoring data.
• Experience using interactive, interpretive security systems with online, real-time investigation and research capabilities.
• Ability to assist IT resources with server and firewall patching and firmware updates.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or another related scientific or technical discipline.
• Must successfully pass a Maryland Department of State Police background check before reporting, including fingerprinting at a Maryland Livescan location.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work on-site in Pikesville, Maryland.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience defining, designing, developing, documenting, and implementing solutions to multi-level security requirements.
• At least two years of experience gathering and organizing technical information about an agency's data and network security needs, existing security products, and ongoing multi-level security programs.
• At least two years of experience implementing solutions for secure remote access, VPN, intrusion detection, port scanning, web security, and vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• At least twelve months of experience configuring, deploying, and supporting more than one of the following: SolarWinds SEM, CrowdStrike Falcon, Tenable Security Center, Nessus, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows workstation operating systems, Linux, or Google Workspace.
• Experience supporting public safety, law enforcement, or other public sector organizations.
• Previous experience supporting the Maryland Department of State Police.

Responsibilities

• Identify and investigate potential information security incidents, connect evidence found during investigations, and determine whether an incident occurred.
• Review computer and server log files, firewall log files, and network and communication monitoring logs for possible security incidents.
• Use interactive, interpretive security systems with online, real-time investigation and research capabilities.
• Perform risk assessments based on computer, server, firewall, and network monitoring data.
• Perform offensive and defensive information security work to protect statewide public safety systems.
• Define, design, develop, document, and implement solutions to multi-level security requirements.
• Gather and organize technical information about agency data and network security needs, existing security products, and ongoing multi-level security programs.
• Implement solutions for secure remote access, VPN, intrusion detection, port scanning, web security, and vulnerability assessment and remediation.
• Configure, deploy, and support SolarWinds SEM, CrowdStrike Falcon, Tenable Security Center, and Nessus.
• Analyze information requirements and workflow, organization, and planning problems; develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Assist IT resources with server and firewall patching and firmware updates.
• Document investigation findings, risk assessments, and corrective actions, and communicate results to MDSP IT staff and management.
• Abide by State of Maryland and MDSP security policies.

Benefits

• Standard employee benefits.
• Innosoft pays 50% of health insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) match.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage paid by Innosoft.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior