Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Description

The company is a technology firm that helps the US federal government improve its operations and serve the public. Its more than 13,000 people work for clients in defense, national security, public safety, civilian agencies, and military health.

This Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) role applies cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience to an Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform covering infrastructure, applications, data, and people.

The role suits someone who wants to build a career in cloud cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Work with the ISSM and ISSO to deploy and monitor an AWS cloud platform that meets RMF 800-53 and JSIG requirements, aiming for IATT and ATO approval at multiple classification levels.
• Help write infrastructure-as-code and configuration-as-code in Ansible and Terraform to automate the rollout of cloud security tools such as SIEM, HBSS, NGFW, and ACAS.
• Deploy, configure, and run Splunk for security monitoring, log aggregation, and incident detection, including Splunk instances running on Kubernetes.
• Plan and run security scans and vulnerability assessments to meet policy, procedures, and client standards.
• Coordinate with engineering and networking teams on the cloud platform rollout.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in information technology on DoD networks.
• 5 years of experience with Windows and/or Linux environments.
• 3 years of experience deploying and/or administering Splunk.
• 1 year of experience with cloud-based systems or tools. AWS preferred.
• 1 year of experience with Kubernetes or another container orchestration tool.
• Able to meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements, meaning Security+ or higher, within 90 days of hire.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or higher is required.
• Bonus: experience with ACAS/Nessus scanning, and with configuring and operating SIEM/Splunk, including building dashboards and reports and following incident handling procedures.
• Bonus: AWS certification such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security.
• Bonus: other security certifications in areas such as cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, or Windows.
• Bonus: hands-on experience with MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, and similar tools.
• Bonus: able to communicate professionally with users and explain technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers.
• Bonus: able to work in a matrixed team and support several efforts as needed.
• Bonus: eager to learn new technologies and tools and to share what you know with the team.

Conditions

Pay range for roles in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is $91,700 - $178,700 USD.

Actual pay depends on office location, role, skill set, and experience.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline.

The company is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits is offered.
• Support for hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.