Vulnerability Assessment Analyst 1 (ISSE 1)

Itezz • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Skill Level 1 performs, or reviews, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommends mitigation strategies. Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Designs, develops, implements and integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements. Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments. Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions. Supports the building of security architectures. Enforces the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations. Reviews Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content. Applies system security engineering expertise in one or more of the following: system security design process; engineering life cycle; information domain; cross-domain solutions; commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography; identification; authentication; authorization; system integration; risk management; intrusion detection; contingency planning; incident handling; configuration control; change management; auditing; certification and accreditation process; principles of IA (e.g., confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, and access control); and security testing. Supports security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) process, the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineering. Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph).

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Agency Appropriate Polygraph
• Seven (7) years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level 2 is required. (Sec+, CEH)
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Tenable Audit Files, and/or CIS Benchmarks.
• Hands-on operational experience with enterprise vulnerability management and scanning solutions, such as Tenable.
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Working knowledge of networking, Linux/Unix, Windows administration, patch deployment, and system configuration.

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
• In-depth knowledge of vulnerability assessment methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Self-starter, ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team including the ability and desire to own every aspect of a task from start to finish.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with IA standards and regulations.
• Recommend mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
• Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis.
• Establish system security designs.
• Design, develop, implement, and integrate IA and security systems and components.
• Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments.
• Assist architects and systems developers in identifying and implementing appropriate information security functionality.
• Support the building of security architectures.
• Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures.
• Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle.
• Contribute to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities.
• Review Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation and provide feedback.
• Apply system security engineering expertise in various areas including system security design, IA principles, and security testing.
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with relevant processes (NISCAP, DIACAP, RMF).
• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for design, development, implementation, and integration of secure systems.
• Support the Government in enforcing the design and implementation of trusted relationships.
• Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure.
• Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.
• Interact with the customer and other project team members.
• Maintain and optimize the Tenable Security Center infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security patching, assessments, and scans of Linux Security Center servers using Tenable Nessus.
• Mitigate STIGS/Vulnerabilities on Tenable Linux Security Center Servers and Windows/Linux Nessus Scanning Servers.
• Install and update Tenable Nessus Software on Linux/Windows Scanning Servers.
• Install and update Tenable Security Center Software on Linux Servers.
• Configure and fine-tune scanning policies and asset lists.
• Keep abreast of the latest Tenable Security Center features and updates.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments of multiple device types and Operating Systems using Tenable Security Center.
• Utilize Nessus Scanning Tool to identify vulnerabilities across customer assets on a Continuous Monitoring basis.
• Review Nessus/ACAS scans results and provide direction.
• Recognize potential, successful, and unsuccessful scan results for efficiency in reporting compromises.
• Analyze scan results and generate comprehensive vulnerability reports.
• Monitor and track vulnerability remediation progress.
• Collaborate with ISS and other teams to ensure timely vulnerability remediation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders about the security posture and potential risks.
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports to management and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of security incidents and vulnerabilities.

Benefits

• Company automatically contributes an additional 10% of each employee's gross compensation to the company SEP IRA plan, with no requirement for employee matching.
• All contributions are fully vested from day one.
• Choice of CareFirst BlueChoice Medical Plans, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• CareFirst Preferred Dental
• CareFirst BlueVision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level