Information Systems Security Specialist

2 days ago


Columbia, Maryland, United States Independent Software Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Security Engineer to join our team at Independent Software. As a key member of our security team, you will be responsible for performing technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing security architectures, firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, and security controls for new and proposed systems.
  • Prevention and early detection and resolution of risks to high value assets.
  • Development and management of strategic and tactical physical, personnel and procedural security programs.
  • Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security-focused tools and services including project leadership roles.
  • Providing software vulnerability remediation advice to software developers and software development teams.
  • Implementing security vulnerability testing tools to provide continuous monitoring and patch verification.
  • Test and evaluate products in a lab environment.
  • Reviews certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.
  • Knowledge of 8570 controls, testing information systems for compliance of the controls, and the creation of test cases.
  • Knowledge of incident response and the creation, execution, and reporting of such activities.
  • Knowledge of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, intrusion detection, VLANS, routing and other network security technologies.
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies including virtual firewalls, networking and segmentation.
  • Knowledge of networking and firewall configuration and monitoring.
  • Knowledge of SIEM technologies such as Splunk and creation of security event related dashboards.
  • Knowledge of Malware identification, containment, and eradication.
  • Knowledge of access control systems, PKI, multi-factor authentication, and entitlements management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Provide input into the development of security policies and procedures.
  • Provide detailed security recommendations for the secure development and maintenance of systems.
  • Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies.
  • Participate in projects that develop new intellectual property.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent leadership skills and teamwork skills.
  • Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated.
  • May be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment.

Certifications and Experience:

  • DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3 is required.
  • Fourteen (14) years' experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Clearance:

Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.



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