Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)-Intermediate

Job Title

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)-Intermediate

Functional Title

Information Security Associate

Contract position State Location

Fort Belvoir, VA US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Quantech Services is seeking an experienced Information System Security Engineer to join our team in Fort Belvoir, VA.

The candidate will perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection / classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications. Must be willing to work on-site five days per week.

Job Duties

Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy.

Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.

Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS / COTS software components.

Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.

Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.

Will follow established processes where applicable, and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed.

Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.

Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements.

Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.

Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.

Must be able to interact well with others to complete work.

Please see standard Work, Physical and Mental Requirements for all Quantech roles.

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing may be required . This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Mental Demands : Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism.

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Job Requirements

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted.

Clearance :

Certifications :

DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II (SSCP, Security+, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification)

CISSP-ISSEP is highly desired

Experience :

Nine (9+) years of experience as an ISSE with large multi-tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred).

A working knowledge of TCP / IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies is required.

Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed.Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Security clearance required

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