INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER

3 weeks ago


Colorado Springs, United States Quantum Research International Full time

Overview:

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL; and Tupelo, MS. 


Mission:

Quantum is seeking an Information System Security Engineer. As an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to support our Force Tracking - Mission Management Center (FT-MMC) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO, the ideal candidate will seek to develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations across multiple architectures and government systems.


Responsibilities:

  • Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of cyber security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
  • Analyzes information systems, weapons systems, command, control, communications, and/or intelligence systems to determine vulnerabilities and conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
  • Conducts security inspections, assessments, tests, and reviews of information systems and networks to ensure no security changes have been made to invalidate the current Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and/or to determine certification compliance to DoD Policies and procedures, existing vulnerabilities and residual risk.
  • Supports continuous review of A&A support documentation packages and system fielding, operations or upgrades requirements to ensure accuracy, completeness and that the support documentation packages meet minimal risk acceptance standards.
  • Supports projects to ensure implementation of cyber security controls, takes corrective action in response to Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), Communication Tasking Orders (CTOs), and security incidents and engages external assessment agencies in coordination with the Authorizing Official (AO).
  • Ensure the secure configuration of information systems, network equipment and applications/software/operating systems.
  • Leads or participates in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization efforts in coordination with the AO.
  • Provides advice and information on emerging cybersecurity technology and doctrine issues.
  • Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to plan, resource, and execute cyber security requirements for networks and systems.     

 

Requirements:

  • Must have an active Top-Secret Clearance with eligibility of SCI clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience, of which at least three (3) must be specialized experience in configuring cybersecurity technical controls, testing cybersecurity controls, developing policies and procedures, and conducting audit log reviews of information systems and/or networks. 
  • Must comprehend DoD requirements under Risk Management Framework and be able to apply those requirements to information systems and networks. 
  • Must have at least two (2) years of experience in creating technical documentation, reports and/or presentations. Must have and maintain an appropriate DoDI 8570.01-M (Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program) certification for the appointed duty level.
  • Must have completed DISA Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Administrator 201/301 ePO 5.10 training 
  • Must have working knowledge of cyber doctrine and DoD Cybersecurity best practices
  • Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
  • A MS degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. 
  • A PhD in a related field may be substituted for an additional two (2) years of experience.

 

Desired Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree of Computer Science or a related science in engineering or scientific field of study from an accredited college or university 
  • Ability to perform multiple projects with dynamic tasking and follow-through from beginning to end on assigned tasks.
  • Working knowledge of network protocols and traffic flow
  • Experience in a MS Windows, RHEL and VMWare virtualized environment
  • Travel: Estimated travel outside of normal operating location – four weeks
  • Experience with Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
  • Certifications: C|EH, CySA, MCSA, CCNA, COMPTIA Network+

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



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