Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Defense Searc

Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Defense Search

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in Tysons, VA who possesses:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
• 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls
• Experience implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards (NIST, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP and
• overlays)
• Proficient in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques
• Experience implementing controls within IL5 to IL6+ environments
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements

Email resumes to aencarnacion@defensesearchusa.com and call 858.427.3668.

FULL DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms to ensure the organization's networks and systems remain secure.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
• Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security breaches, incidents, and breaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.
• Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, software development, and compliance, to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle and ensure a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations. Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken.

The selected candidate will also possess:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls; and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.
• Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk, and performing querying and analysis of aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.
• Strong experience in implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP, and overlays).
• Experience with implementing controls for data and/or application services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
• Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.

Salary Range: $127k-170k/year

For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to aencarnacion@defensesearchusa.com and call 858.427.3668.

More information can be found at www.defensesearchusa.com