Information Systems Security Engineer 0

The Information Systems Security Engineer shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, and non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies. Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Designs, develops, implements, and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements. Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments. Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions. Supports the building of security architectures. Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations.

Key tasks include:

• Reviewing security architectures, firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, and security controls for new and proposed systems.
• Prevention and early detection and resolution of risks to high-value assets.
• Development and management of strategic and tactical physical, personnel, and procedural security programs.
• Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security-focused tools and services including project leadership roles.
• Providing software vulnerability remediation advice to software developers and software development teams.
• Implementing security vulnerability testing tools to provide continuous monitoring and patch verification.
• Test and evaluate products in a lab environment.
• Review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on the completeness and compliance of its content.
• Knowledge of 8570 controls, testing information systems for compliance with the controls, and the creation of test cases.
• Knowledge of incident response and the creation, execution, and reporting of such activities.
• Knowledge of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, intrusion detection, VLANS, routing, and other network security technologies.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies including virtual firewalls, networking, and segmentation.
• Knowledge of networking and firewall configuration and monitoring.
• Knowledge of SIEM technologies such as Splunk and the creation of security event-related dashboards.
• Knowledge of Malware identification, containment, and eradication.
• Knowledge of access control systems, PKI, multi-factor authentication, and entitlements management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Provide input into the development of security policies and procedures.
• Provide detailed security recommendations for the secure development and maintenance of systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies.
• Provide security operations support as needed.
• Participate in projects that develop new intellectual property.
• Evangelize security within the organization and be an advocate for customer trust.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills and teamwork skills.
• Results-oriented, high energy, self-motivated.
• Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment.

Required Skills

• No demonstrated experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 1 is required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required

Additional Details

At CyberCore, we believe in taking care of our employees both inside and outside the workplace. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health Insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy and well.
• Dental and Vision Insurance for preventive and routine care.
• Basic Life Insurance and Disability Insurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) to help you relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Paid Parental Leave for new parents to focus on family.
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your professional growth and education.
• A 401(k) plan with a company match to help you plan for your future.

At CyberCore, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $80,000. This range is a good faith estimate that reflects various experience levels. At CyberCore, we consider multiple factors when determining compensation, including the specific role and its responsibilities, the candidate's professional experience, geographic location, education, and relevant skills. This range is not a guarantee of salary, as final compensation may also be influenced by contractual requirements and other considerations.

Equal Employment and Diversity

CyberCore has, on many occasions, expressed support and commitment to the principles of diversity and equal employment opportunity. It is CyberCore's policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. CyberCore will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, and any such conduct is prohibited. CyberCore is committed to ensuring that CyberCore's workforce and volunteers reflect America's diverse population. CyberCore knows that such diversity will enrich the company with the talent, energy, perspective, and inspiration we need to achieve our mission.