Job Title:
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Location:
Fort Belvoir, VA (hybrid)
Clearance:
Top Secret SCI
Certification:
CompTIA Security+ or higher
Salary: $185k - $200k
Job Description
BEAT is looking for a Security Engineer/Architect. Candidate will be required to understand and document a systems design and implementation that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy.
- Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.
- Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components.
- Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.
- Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.
- Will follow established processes where applicable and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed.
- Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.
- Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements.
- Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
- Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
- Must be able to interact well with others to complete work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- 9+ years of experience as an ISSE with large multi-tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred).
- A working knowledge of TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies is required.
- Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed.
- Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.
