Information System Security Engineer ISSE , Senior

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Senior
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Required Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.
Role Description:
This position requires a solid understanding of security practices and policies as well as hands-on vulnerability testing experience. The selected candidate will have numerous responsibilities from day to day drawn from a wide array of activities. The strongest candidates will have experience working in these areas:
Validating and verifying system security requirements and establishing system security designs for large-scale systems, major system elements, and interfacing systems.
Identifying and implementing appropriate information security architectures and functionality to ensure uniform application of security policy.
Recommending and developing technical solutions, products, and standards based on current and desired system security architecture.
Assessing and mitigating system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.
Leading and/or contributing to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities.
Effectively collaborating with other internal technical experts on a day-to-day basis.
Communicating with Program Managers and POCs from customer organizations regarding security issues.
Participating in program increment planning and related agile team activities.
Working closely with System Engineering, Test Engineering, and Integration teams to ensure that security requirements are met.
Analyzing and assessing system implementation against multiple security compliance policies.
Evaluating the impact of new development on the operational security posture of the system.
Evaluating, reviewing, and testing security-critical software.
Proposing, assessing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies.
Auditing and assessing system security configuration settings using common methodologies and tools.
Managing and enforcing security strategies and policies across distributed systems.
Evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet customer specified requirements.
Providing configuration management for security-relevant information system software.
Serving as a subject matter expert in security architecture.
Formulating security compliance requirements for new system features.
Identifying and remediating security issues throughout the system.
Supporting risk assessment, risk management, security control assessment, and continuous monitoring.
Working with development teams to enhance understanding of vulnerabilities and remediation approaches.
Planning and conducting security verification testing of relevant type 1 devices.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Solid understanding of security practices and policies and hands-on vulnerability testing experience.
Experience applying Risk Management Framework.
Experience formulating and assessing IT security policy.
Demonstrated knowledge of common security tools, such as Nessus, NMAP, and Wireshark.
Experience with secure configurations of commonly used desktop and server operating systems.
Comfortable working on multiple systems and components simultaneously.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Committed to adopting and adhering to best practices.
Able to effectively plan and prioritize tasks and communicate clearly regarding technical options.
Capable of performing high-quality work both independently and with a team in a fast-moving environment.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline.
Five (5) years of experience with Defense in Depth Principles.
DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 or 3.
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) Certification.
Computer Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification.
Experience developing/implementing integrated security services management processes.
Experience providing information assurance support for application development.
Experience with penetration testing tools.
Experience with scripting languages.
About Navstar:
For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.
Benefits at Navstar:
Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave.
Employer Paid STD/LTD.
Employer Paid Life Insurance.
401K plan and Employer Match.
Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs.
Professional Development Assistance.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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