Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) at Apex Systems, Inc. in Washington, DC

Job#: 2070910

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the US Airforce at the Pentagon. If interested, email [email protected] your resume.

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Position: ISSE

Location: Fully onsite @ the Pentagon

Hours: M-F 8 hour shift between 6AM-6PM

Compensation: $145,000-$155,000/yr

Job type: Long term contract

Clearance: Candidates must be US Citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance as a condition of employment.

Certifications: Must have Security +

Overview: Seeking high-level IT Professionals to provide cyber security and security engineering services including system security engineering, cybersecurity risk assessments, and security architecture support. The ISSE shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established cybersecurity standards and regulations and recommended mitigation strategies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management
Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker.
Prepare and review program documentation to include Risk Assessment Reports, Accreditation Packages, and security policy guides
Continuous Monitoring – Plan of Action & Milestones (POAMs) – Working with engineers to resolve formal security findings from the security assessment and/or the scans and maintain the POAM.
Knowledge of SIPR and JWICS Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.
Document the various security control implementations as well as gather the artifacts that support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation
Interact with the customer and other project team members
Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management
Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data
Develop and implement security designs for new or existing network system(s). Ensure that the design of hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address cybersecurity requirements for the IS and Network Environment
Identify information protection needs for an IS and Network Environment
Define IS and Network Environment security requirements in accordance with applicable cybersecurity requirements
Develop approaches to mitigate IS and Network Environment vulnerabilities and recommend changes to network or network system components as needed
Work closely with system administrators to validate patching, AV definitions and other security tools are updated/not vulnerable
Review requests for software installation and conduct technical risk assessment on implementation of the software
Applies system security engineering expertise in one or more of the following:
Responsible for building, deploying and Patching HBSS Windows and ACAS RedHat Linux 7.9 and 8 servers.
Responsible for building, maintaining, and patching all ePO, Security Center, and Nessus servers.
Provides Security Center accounts for Vulnerability Managers to scan devices within ACAS.
Experience with ACAS scan results and how to remediate vulnerability findings.
Knowledge of the process of obtaining license for all HBSS ePO’s and Tenable Security Centers.
Expertise in the process of obtaining HBSS and ACAS kick start ISO’s from DISA.
Extensive knowledge of building virtual servers, deploying and patching all McAfee modules via the ePO, configuring McAfee policies for each environment
STIG’ing HBSS Windows OS, McAfee policies to comply with benchmarks (Not reviewing or confirming) ,STIG’ing ACAS RHEL servers
Ability to Run SCAP scans on Windows and RHEL servers.
Displays knowledge of updating RedHat 7.9 and 8 rpm’s as they are released,
Setup RedHat yum local rpm repositories to patch offline ACAS servers.
Deploying Rogue sensors on each subnet, Identifying Rogue subnets and, rogue endpoints.
Able to troubleshoot Security Center and Nessus scanner issues.

Required Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must possess a TS//SCI security clearance
Security+
7+ years of experience in understanding of all aspects of systems engineering, including design and architecture.
Demonstrated capability to identify security risks throughout information system network structures to include the Operating Systems, hardware, and various data transfer protocols.
Effective communication and presentation skills (i.e., ability to present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations in group and individual settings).
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills (i.e., ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work, and to control and follow up to assure work completion).
Demonstrated initiative (i.e. initiate appropriate action without being directed) and ability to work independently.
Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., ability to work effectively on teams, communicate effectively, work/interact effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and with diverse personal attributes).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience with eMASS
Experience with Xacta
Ability to Run SCAP scans on Windows and RHEL server
Knowledge of the process of obtaining licenses for all HBSS ePO’s and Tenable Security Centers.
Through understanding of Information Security principles and Risk Assessment techniques.
Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process using applicable tools.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.