Information Systems Security Engineer

Northstrat is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: secure software engineering practices in support of Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) customers, application of NIST Special Publications 800 security controls and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and system vulnerability scanning.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and managing the system application of NIST Special Publications 800 series security controls.

• Perform system vulnerability scanning, documenting results, and working with the development team to address security findings.

• Generation of comprehensive system security documentation and artifacts, to include a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), for obtaining and maintaining Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and Authorization to Operate (ATO).

• Work collaboratively with team members, Information Assurance, Information Security Engineering, and other Subject Matter Experts to resolve security issues

• Maintain thorough documentation of all activities and communications through ticketing systems, operational briefs, and status reports.

Requirements

• Must have bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field.

• Must have 6 plus years of relevant experience.

• CompTIA Security+ certification is required.

• Must have US citizenship

• An active Top-Secret clearance is required with SCI or SCI eligible.

• Knowledge of, and practical experience with the NIST Special Publications 800 Series and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

• Familiar with secure software engineering practices in support of Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) customers.

• Experience with Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process using RMF for classified systems obtaining and maintaining Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and Authorization to Operate (ATO).

• Experience with vulnerability scanning, and testing/validation of false positives/negatives.

• Experience writing POA&M’s and working with team members on how to remediate findings.

• Experience with security tools such as: Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)'s.
• Familiar with information security principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with tiered security environments (U, S, TS).
• Familiar with AWS security services.
• Familiar with AWS infrastructure services.
• Familiar with Agile development methodologies.

Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.  

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expe