Information System Security Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Network Security, IT Support
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Analyze, implement, and manage policies and procedures to ensure database and software security. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction and mentor and supervise team members.
You Have:
- 10+ years of experience in an ISSE, ISSO, or IT role
- Experience with HBSS or Trellix
- Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Heavy Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
- Experience with Vulnerability Management such as ACAS, Nessus, Nex Pose, or OpenVAS
- Experience administering, maintaining, implementing upgrades for, and ensuring the readiness of classified virtual enterprise systems and corresponding technologies such as Enterprise Linux, Cisco Systems, Juniper Switch, Router, NGFW, Red Hat, Palo Alto, Windows Server, and Windows Workstation
- Knowledge of how system engineers and administrators perform system hardening utilizing STIGs
- Knowledge of Information Assurance (IA) concepts, practices, and procedures using established DoD security policies and standards to mitigate RMF security risks
- TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in a Technology field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology
- DoD 8140 Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, or CISSP Certification
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with DoD architecture, strategic planning, concept of operations, performance attributes, system architecture and design, evolving methodologies, and statutory or regulatory requirements
- Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems such as Splunk, Elastic, Logstash, or Kibana
- Experience with data broker technologies such as Cribl or Confluent, operating systems security events such as Windows or Linux, and networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, or HTTP/HTTPS
- Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies such as IDS/IPS, firewalls, host-based security, or Identity and Access Management (IDAM), and Dev Sec Ops tools and practices such as CI/CD pipelines, including Git Lab CI/CD or Azure Dev Ops
- Experience with ICAM principles and technologies such as multi-factor authentication and privileged access management
- Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and frameworks such as NIST 800-207
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
- Master's degree in a Technology field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or GIAC Vulnerability Assessment Professional (GVAP) Certification
Clearance
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Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
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