Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer

Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Defense Search OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company? Then we've got the right team for you In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below. Immediate opening for a Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in Tysons, VA who possesses: * Active TS/SCI with CI Poly* 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls* Experience implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards (NIST, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP and * overlays)* Proficient in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques* Experience implementing controls within IL5 to IL6+ environments* CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements Email resumes to and call 858.427.3668. FULL DESCRIPTION: The selected candidate will be responsible for: * Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms to ensure the organization's networks and systems remain secure.* Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.* Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security breaches, incidents, and breaches.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.* Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.* Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, software development, and compliance, to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle and ensure a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.* Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations. Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken. The selected candidate will also possess: * Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly.* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.* 7+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls; and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.* Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk, and performing querying and analysis of aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.* Strong experience in implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP, and overlays).* Experience with implementing controls for data and/or application services and solutions within IL5 to IL6+ environments.* Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.* Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.* Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.* CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements. Salary Range: $185k/year For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to and call 858.427.3668. More information can be found at www.defensesearchusa.com