Modern Technology Solutions

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Modern Technology Solutions$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or systems engineering
  • Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)
  • Strong proficiency in fault tolerance, Reliability, Maintainability, Availability (RMA)
  • Excellent analytical skills to quantify risk and compliance with security policy
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge in programming languages (Java, Python, Ruby, C++)
  • Expertise in Linux (preferably RedHat/RHEL or CentOS)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with System Engineering teams to integrate cyber resiliency into all system engineering efforts
  • Develop and maintain security documentation and system environment diagrams
  • Conduct analysis and integration for complex software and collaboration infrastructures
  • Participate in change management by assessing security impacts of proposals
  • Create implementation and design documents for security features
  • Maintain information system security documentation and guide on active Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
  • Perform periodic monitoring to ensure compliance with the authorization package

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and advancement
  • Exposure to cutting-edge security technologies and systems
  • Access to a collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Benefits for health, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Support for obtaining additional certifications in cybersecurity
Full Job Description
MTSI is seeking a Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) whose primary function will be to serve as the Program Office's information security professional responsible for managing all aspects of an organization's information security system, including researching, testing, training, and implementing programs designed to safeguard sensitive information from possible compromise.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
  • The ISSE works with System Engineering teams to incorporate cyber resiliency objectives, techniques, and design principles into all system engineering and development efforts throughout the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Develop and maintain documentation and diagrams for security tools, system environments, and cloud operations
  • Perform requirements analysis, design, and integration for complex software applications and collaboration infrastructures
  • Participate in the change management process, including reviewing Change Requests and assisting in the assessment of security impact of proposed changes
  • Write implementation and design documents describing how security features are implemented
  • Create and maintain information system security documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and provide guidance on active Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
  • Conduct periodic and continuous monitoring of the system, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with the authorization package


Required:
  • 20+ years' technical experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or systems engineering
  • Must have experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)
  • Strong proficiency fault tolerance, and Reliability, Maintainability, Availability (RMA) subject matter.
  • Must possess excellent analytical skills and be capable of quantifying risk to enterprise systems and level of compliance with security policy
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required


Advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Java, Python, Ruby and/or C++
  • Linux Expertise (RedHat/RHEL or CentOS preferred)
  • Dynamic & Static Application Security Scanning (e.g., Arachni, OWASP ZAP, BurpSuite, Fortify, Checkmarx, etc.)
  • Virtualization and containers (EC2, Docker)
  • Infrastructure Security Scanning, Vulnerability Scanning (Twistlock, ACAS/Nessus)


Certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
  • Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
  • DOD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP)
  • DOD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)


Education Requirements:
  • Bachelors Degree in related discipline.


Clearance Requirements:
  • Current/active Top Secret/SCI; Current or recent DoD SAP access


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
1993

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