AT&T

Information Systems Security Engineer 0 (ISSE0) (Government)

AT&T$72K — $167K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years relevant experience in Information Systems Security Engineering or related field
  • Proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable.sc and Nessus
  • Experience with STIG compliance and RMF processes
  • Knowledge of network architecture including servers, routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Active DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IAT Level II or IASAE Level 1 certification required
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

  • Configure and maintain vulnerability scanning tools to identify security issues
  • Troubleshoot and resolve scanning issues in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Conduct compliance scans and interpret results for system administrators
  • Analyze vulnerability trends and coordinate remediation efforts
  • Integrate data into Splunk for enhanced security monitoring
  • Develop and refine security policies and documentation
  • Support audits by providing data and documentation on security compliance

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Up to 50% employee discounts on AT&T services
Full Job Description

RIS I is the delivery of regional IT services to the end user. We offer support of end user devices including desktop, workplace peripherals, and voice and video devices. We support local and campus area networks, including wireless and cable plant.

AT&T has an opening for anInformation Systems Security Engineer to support the team by performing vulnerability scans, analyzing scan results, and collaborating with framework teams to proactively manage cyber risk and enhance the organization's security posture through remediation of identified security weaknesses.  This role will also support technical security assessments of computing environments and identification of non-compliance with established Information Assurance (AI) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies.  

The job duties of the Information Systems Security Engineer are as follows:   

  • This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
  • Configure, operate, and maintain Tenable.sc and Nessus to identify and track vulnerabilities across all environments.
  • Troubleshoot scans and/or coordinate with customer or program resources to resolve scanning issues.
  • Conduct STIG compliance scans and interpret results to assist system administrators and ISSEs to validate system hardening and control effectiveness.
  • Analyze vulnerability data and trends; create actionable findings and coordinate remediation efforts with system administrators and ISSEs.
  • May be required to perform job duties/responsibilities outside of normal work location.
  • Integrate vulnerability and compliance data into Splunk for correlation, trend analysis, and automated compliance reporting.
  • Develop dashboards and reports to visualize system risk posture and track remediation progress.
  • Support RMF (Risk Management Framework) activities, providing technical input for security controls (e.g., Tenable results).
  • Assist in developing or refining scanning policies, baselines, and SOPs to improve security posture and compliance consistency.
  • Support audits and assessments by providing detailed vulnerability data, remediation evidence, and STIG compliance documentation.
  • Implementing security vulnerability testing tools to provide continuous monitoring and patch verification.
  • Test and evaluate configurations in a lab environment.
  • Knowledge of servers, virtualization, routers, switches, and firewalls as well as VLANS, routing and network segmentation.
  • Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and RMF process (NIST 800-53).
  • Experience using Splunk for data ingestion, search queries, correlation, and report creation.
  • Active DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (Sec+) or Information
  • Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 1 (CASP or CISSP) is required.  
  • Provide security operations support as needed.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Competitive candidates are results oriented, high energy, and self-motivated.
  • Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

Experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is desirable. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

OR

An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and a technical certification such as Security + plus two (2) years of general IT experience.  

OR

Highschool Diploma/GED and four (4) years of general IT experience, at least one (1) of which must be information systems security experience.

Ready to join our team? Apply Today!

Our Information Systems Security Engineer 0 (!SSE0) (Government) earns $72,000 - $113,100

yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Extensive employee wellness programs

Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone

Our Sr Specialist Technology Security jobs earn between $72,000.00 - $167,900.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Columbia, Maryland

Salary Range:

$72,000.00 - $167,900.00

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