Information Systems Security Engineer, Staff Principal

2 weeks ago


Colorado Springs, United States American Systems Full time

Job Title / Level

Information Systems Security Engineer, Staff Principal - Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Clearance Required?

Top Secret/SCI

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO 80914 US (Primary)

% Travel

10 - 20%

Job Description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a talented INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER (ISSE), Staff Principal with a Top Secret/SCI Clearance, 12 years of experience conducting information system security engineering activities to join our team at Peterson Space Force Base.

As anISSE, Staff Principal you will:

  • Be an integral part of the development team designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems.
  • Employ best practices when implementing security requirements within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.
  • Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Be part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
A week in the life of an Information Systems Security Engineer, Staff Principal:
  • Work within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Departments efforts.
  • Collect and process the captured information security requirements and ensures that the requirements are effectively integrated into information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration.
  • Provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
  • Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures.
  • Perform analysis of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process and provides expert support, research and analysis of exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to them.
  • Serve as technical expert to the Cybersecurity Assessment Program providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives to complex problems.
  • Contribute to the development of new principles, concepts, and methodologies.
  • Recommend cybersecurity software tools and assists in the development of software tool requirements and selection criteria to include the development of product specific STIGs from applicable DISA SRGs.
  • Lead technical teams in implementation of predetermined long- range goals and objectives. Support customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews.
  • Provide expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security. Review ISSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations.
  • Develop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customer.
  • Provide ISSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development.
  • Integrate COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics.
  • Interface and support the System Engineer (SE) on system security design, interoperability, and basic engineering endeavors implementing cybersecurity policy, system security engineering processes, and basic system engineering (SE) processes.
  • Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan, site activation activities and design review
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Job Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance and be SAP eligible, Willingness to obtain a CI Poly may be required to maintain employment in contract option years.
  • 12-15 Years related Experience and prior performance in roles such as ISSO, ISSM, SCA, or SAP IT Technical Director ;
  • Travel 20% (Not to exceed 20 days per trip)
  • DoD 8570 IASAE I OR II certification (e.g. CASP CE, CISSP, CSSLP). Strong background in Patch/Configuration management, DevOps, and tier 3 support
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. & Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration.
  • Must write and execute cybersecurity test procedures for validation of control compliance and work on unusually complex technical problems and provides highly innovative and ingenious solutions
  • Experience with NIST SP 800 series and DoDI/D 8500 series and solving technical problems quickly and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper- V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office. Strong background in Toolkits, SIEMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e. g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris) , video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Our employee-owners are encouraged to make a difference, implement new ideas in a collaborative environment, and focus on mission critical success. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Join us

Company Awards:
  • Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 2021
  • Energage National Best Workplaces, National 2021
  • Washington Post Best Workplaces, 2021
Veteran Hiring Awards:
  • U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
  • BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
  • TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $151K -253K. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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