Information Systems Security Engineer

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Job Description

The Information Systems Security Engineer supports the client and the team in defining security requirements; advises on, executes and oversees cybersecurity, information assurance (IA) programs, authority to operate (ATO), accreditation and authorization (A&A), User Activity Monitoring (UAM), and system security plans.

Responsibilities:

Lead for automated security testing efforts leveraging client’s enterprise scanning tools.  Responsible for creation and delivery of the Monthly Vulnerability Scans.  Responsible for creation and delivery of the Monthly Privileged Users and Admin report.  Overall Lead for ensuring systems are secure by protecting data and ensuring need to know.  Responsible for working with Tech team on creating any necessary POAM's for CDRL A015.  Helps PM with the Contract Security Plan Works with PM and client’s Information System Security Manager and INFOSEC Program Council as necessary.  Authors and maintains the programs System Security Plan (SSP) for A&A Provides the required security education and plan to sponsor for the program.  Authors and maintains the programs Automated Information Systems (AIS) Plan. Coordinate with engineering team to implement security requirements

 

Must have:

• 4+ years of experience with application security standards and processes
• Experience with Accreditation and Authorization (A&A), including documentation, POAMs, and remediation
• Experience with application and data security requirements for authorities to develop and operation systems (ATD, ATO) such as encryption, role-based security, information assurance, and monitoring/auditing/reporting
• Experience with Agile / Scrum

Nice to have:

• Bachelors degree

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

 

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