Information System Security Engineer

Overview: Cyber Defense Technologies (CDT) is seeking an experienced and skilled ISSE for a DoD program in Westford, MA. This position is hands-on technical and will provide on-site security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance support to the program.

Clearance Requirements: An active Secret is required, Top Secret is preferred. Candidates who do not meet these clearance requirements will not be considered.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Systems Administration: Administer, maintain, upgrade, and ensure the readiness of several classified virtual enterprise systems and corresponding technologies (VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, Windows Domain, Linux).
• Security Testing: Perform continuous monitoring and systems security testing using tools like ACAS/Nessus.
• Vulnerability Remediation: Implement and provide mitigation solutions for identified findings and patching requirements.
• Networking: Maintain, Troubleshoot, Upgrade Switching, Routing, Firewalls
• HBSS Maintenance: Maintain HBSS installation and ensure upstream connection.
• Documentation & Procedures: Collaborate with the ISSO team and program/project staff to create, implement, and maintain procedural documents and operations (configuration management, continuous monitoring, business continuity, disaster recovery, etc.).
Technical Areas of Expertise:
• Software Installations: Perform enterprise software installations and upgrades.
• Compliance: RMF, NIST, and NISPOM requirements, configurations, settings, and documentation.
• Network Engineering: Experience with Enterprise Switching and Firewalls highly desired (For Example: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Cisco IOS, Juniper JunOS)
• Linux Skills: Familiarity RedHat Enterprise Linux.
• Ansible or PowerShell automation experience preferred.
• VMware vSphere Experience (ESXi, vCenter, etc.)
• Windows Workstation and Server deployment and administration experience.
• Network engineering experience highly sought after.
Required Qualifications:
• 8+ years of experience in deploying, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring computer systems and networks.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Experience with implementing highly technical solutions and reporting their importance to the organization and stakeholders.
• Technical certifications such as a CISSP, CCNA, Security +, RHCSA, or similar.
Why Join Cyber Defense Technologies?
At CDT, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your expertise in system security can help shape the future of cybersecurity and engineering solutions.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive salary based. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on work experience, education, certifications, geographic location, contract wage determination that align with the specified role.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short-term and Long-term disabilities, Life Insurance, Retirement plans, Learning and Development opportunities, Wellness programs as well as other optional benefits elections.
CDT is committed to hiring without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Apply Now:
If you are a proactive Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply and join the CDT team!