Information System Security Engineer

Company: Staffing Resource Group, Inc
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Posted: 01/28/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Division: Government/DOD Job Number: JN -012025-20169 State: District of ColumbiaJob DescriptionInformation System Security Engineer (ISSE)Location: Washington DCIndustry: Dept. of DefenseEmployment Type: Permanent PlacementClearance: Active TS/SCI clearance RequiredSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pmSummary:We are seeking a talented and motivated Information System Security Engineer to join our client's team. The ISSE will assist with building, securing, and maintaining DoD network infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats and ensuring the continuous, safe operation of critical systems. This position will be part of a team of network, system, and security engineers tasked with the remediation of existing network equipment and upgrading to new equipment.Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related engineering field preferred; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 4-8+ years of experience in a cyber security role with direct RMF experience.
• DoD IAT III Certification required (Ex. CISSP, GHIC, CASP+)
• Expert knowledge of full DoD Risk Management Framework accreditation process.
• Capable of managing POA&M monitoring and remediation.
• Supervise the Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities and the Authority to Operate (ATO) package documentation.
• Extremely strong technical understanding of Windows and Linux platforms.
• Experience taking new IT and network system(s) through the ATO process.
• Experience using XACTA and EMASS platforms.
• Proficient in DoD STIG process and requirements.
• Working technical knowledge of network security tools and tactics.
• Experience with DoD STIGS, IA Tools (SCCVI, SCRI, Host Based Security System), program and Risk Management Framework.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stays current on the latest networking technologies and trends.Responsibilities:
  • Design, provide information and documentation for status reports, briefings, schedules, and project plans in written and oral form.
  • Conduct security reviews for changes impacting hardware, software, baselines, connections, or applications.
  • Establish procedures & processes to ensure tracking and mitigation of risks identified during the ATO process.
  • Develop and update System Security Plans (SSPs) and support documentation.
  • Oversee development of security and privacy control implementation statements per NIST SP 800-53 and agency security policy standards.
  • Provide Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities such as developing and maintaining systems Authority to Operate (ATO) package documentation.
  • Develop and manage remediation plans and actions with system engineers for action.
  • Fully document vulnerabilities, issues, remediation efforts, and scanning operations.
  • Provide technical insights and recommendations to the customer in verbal and written reports.
  • Implement network security measures and best practices.
  • Maintain network security infrastructure documentation and procedures.
  • Travel: Up to 5% travel required and the ability to travel on short notice.EOE/ADA
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