Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) II (on-site)

Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Philadelphia, PA
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar field.
  • 3 years of experience in information security operational requirements.
  • Experience in implementing security controls and configuration changes.
  • Proficiency in vulnerability scanning and security compliance.
  • Active government security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site cybersecurity support to the Naval Surface Warfare Command.
  • Conduct assessments and authorizations per cybersecurity standards.
  • Manage Information Assurance Vulnerability Management processes.
  • Execute security control testing and vulnerability assessments.
  • Maintain documentation for Risk Management Framework compliance.

Benefits

  • On-site support in a dynamic naval environment.
  • Opportunity to work on significant cybersecurity projects.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge security technologies.
  • Career growth and training opportunities through the organization.
Full Job Description
Overview

The ISSE II will provide on-site support to the Naval Surface Warfare Command in Philadelphia, PA. Shall provide cybersecurity support for the Code 104 Information Technology Operations Division in the area of Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) support. These duties include but are not limited to:  

  • Assessment & Authorization (A&A) 
  • Cybersecurity Compliance and Audit Readiness 
  • Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM)  
  • Vulnerability Scanning and Remediation 
  • Application and Implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guide (SRGs) 

 

Shall assist with the developing, maintaining, and tracking Risk Management Framework (RMF) system security plans which include System Categorization Forms, Platform Information Technology (PIT) Determination Checklists, Assess Only (AO) Determination Checklists, Implementation Plans, System Level Continuous Monitoring (SLCM) Strategies, System Level Policies, Hardware Lists, Software List, System Diagrams, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M). 

  • Execute the RMF process in support of obtaining and maintaining Interim Authority to Test (IATT), AO approval, Authorization to Operate (ATO), and Denial of Authorization to Operate (DATO). 
  • Identify and tailor IT and CS security control baselines based on RMF guidelines and categorization of the RMF boundary 
  • Perform Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM). 
  • Perform IT and CS vulnerability-level risk assessments. 
  • Execute security control testing as required by a risk assessment or annual security review (ASR). 
  • Mitigate and remediate IT and CS system level vulnerabilities for all assets withing the boundary per STIG requirements 
  • Develop and maintain Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS). 
  • Develop and maintain system level IT and CS policies and procedures for respective RMF boundaries and/or guidance provided by the command ISSMs 
  • Implement and assess STIG and SRGs. 
  • Perform and develop vulnerability assessments with automated tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Check (SCC) and Evaluate STIG. 
  • Deploy security updates to Information System components.  
  • Perform routine audits of IT system hardware and software components. 
  • Maintain inventory of Information System components. 
  • Participate in IT change control and configuration management processes. 
  • Upload vulnerability data in Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM). 
  • Image or re-image assets that are part of the assigned RMF boundary 
  • Install software and troubleshoot software issues as necessary to support compliance of the RMF boundaries’ assets. 
  • Assist with removal of SSD, HDD or other critical components of assets before destruction and removal from the RMF boundary.   
  • Provide cybersecurity patching of assets in times of DoD and DoN TASKORDs, FRAGORDs, or even designated by Command ISSM, ACIO, and/or Code 104 management. 
  • Support configuration change documentation and control processes and maintaining DOD STIG Compliance. 
  • Support cyber compliance of assets that are part of an enterprise IT network to include Windows server and CISCO networking hardware. This includes assessing vulnerabilities, patching and meeting requirements of the STIG for the hardware.  
  • Report compliance issues of network hardware to management as not cause an operational of the network.  

 

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Information Technology, or an equivalent technical degree from an accredited college or university.  

 

Experience:Three (3) years professional experience capturing and refining information security operational and security requirements, and ensuring those requirements are properly addressed through purposeful architecting, design, development, and configuration; and implementing security controls, configuration changes, software/hardware updates/patches, vulnerability scanning, and securing configurations.

 

Minimum Certification Requirement includes one of the following:

CCNA-Security 

CySA+ 

GICSP 

GSEC or

Security+ CE 

 

Security Clearance:  Requires U.S. Citizenship and an active government security clearance.

 

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

 

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