Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

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COLSA Corporation

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Huntsville, AL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Responsible for the design, test, operation and implementation of secure operating systems, networks, and database products. This role is 100% on-site

    *Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential functions)

    • Designs, develops, tests, and implements cyber applications, secure operating systems, and database products to find secure solutions for enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.*
    • Manages the full range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. *
    • Performs research and analysis at the deepest levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. *
    • Designs encryption, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis solutions of various security technologies.*
    • Integrates architectural features into existing infrastructures and designs cyber security architectural artifacts. *
    • Provides full assessments of system’s security posture.
    • Performs security testing to verify cyber security integrity of the system. Designs and recommends mitigations.
    • Conducts architectural analysis and relates existing system to future needs and trends.*
    • Embeds advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction. *
    • Develops security policies and procedures to be applied across multiple system architectures.*
    • Provides technical expertise and guidance to more junior team members.*
    • May interface with external agencies (law enforcement, intelligence/government agencies, etc.)
    • May design and develop cloud computing and mobile devices application security products.
    • Work hand-in-hand with the customer and Sr. ISSO/ISSE/ISSMs to navigate through the ATO process and Continuous Monitoring
    • Maintain system currency with STIG and SCAP requirements
    • Update security documentation (SSP, Test Plans & scripts, POA&M, etc.) as required
    • Participate in Configuration Advisory Boards (CAB)
    • Document the various security control implementations as well as gather the artifacts that support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation for various Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts
    • Gather the information by working with various team members to write various additional A&A related documents, such as Contingency Plan (CP), General User Guide (GUG), Privileged User Guide (PUG), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), etc.
    • Support Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) reviews by ISSO/E/M, as well as the Security Controls Assessor (SCA)

    _At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefitshere. _

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cyber security, engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
    • Minimum of 10 or more years of experience in information security, cyber security, or a related field.
    • 10 + years working as an ISSE and/or Linux system administrator
    • Ability to clearly present and communicate technical approaches and findings
    • DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (Security+ CE or higher)
    • Good verbal and written communication
    • Linux experience, specifically with security hardening
    • BASH or other Linux scripting to validate security compliance
    • Familiarity with ICD 503 and NIST 800-53
    • Experience executing DISA SCAP testing
    • Experience with Xacta and eMASS
    • Splunk configuration experience is a PLUS
    • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
    • Must be able to pass CI poly within 6 months of hire date
    • U.S. Citizenship required
    • This role is 100% on-site

    Preferred Qualifications

    • TS/SCI Security Clearance
    • Cloud familiarity

    Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.