Noblis

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - U.S. Navy Programs

Noblis$78K — $123K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Systems Security Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3 years of experience, or High School Diploma with 9 years of relevant IT experience.
  • Active government security clearance or ability to obtain one.
  • Valid US passport or ability to obtain one upon acceptance.
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP required.
  • Ability to secure an OS certification (MD-102 or AZ-104) within 90 days of hire.
  • Willingness to travel at least 10% of the time.
  • US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform analysis and evaluation to design, implement, test, and field secure systems, networks, and architectures.
  • Install and configure secure hardware and software systems; maintain technological infrastructure.
  • Conduct regular security audits and ensure systems are updated with security patches.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot security-related issues as they arise.
  • Manage user accounts and system access appropriately.
  • Perform data backups and execute disaster recovery procedures.
  • Assess and strengthen compliance with NIST, DoD, and Navy security requirements, including NIST 800-53 controls and DISA STIGs.
  • Develop and enforce information systems security policies during all acquisition and information system lifecycle phases.
  • Conduct certification and testing following the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST policy; recommend risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Health, life, and disability insurance.
  • Financial and retirement benefits.
  • Paid leave and professional development opportunities.
  • Tuition assistance and work-life balance programs.
  • Recognition programs for exceptional performance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) position supports a national security focused customer providing system security engineering services and/or product to ensure secure reliable and uninterrupted availability of customer developed and deployed systems and networks. The ISSE will support the Government to ensure core security engineering principles are implemented into assigned programs information systems architecture.

Lifecycle cybersecurity support of US Navy systems, which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Perform analysis and evaluation to design, implement, test and field secure systems, networks, and architectures
  • Install and configure secure hardware and software systems and otherwise maintain the program's technological infrastructure
  • Conduct regular security audits and ensuring that systems are up-to-date with security patches
  • Provide technical support to users and troubleshooting security or other related issues as they arise
  • Manage user accounts and access to systems
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery procedures
  • Assessing and strengthening system compliance against NIST, DoD, and Navy security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
  • Develop, implement, and enforce information systems security policies ensuring system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the acquisition and Information System (IS) lifecycle.
  • Conduct certification and testing in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy; identify deficiencies and providing recommendations of risk mitigation to customer.
  • Support the Government to resolve conflicting system security engineering requirements.
  • Develop program technical publications such as Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), Technical Plans, Analyses and Reports, Risk Assessments, Security Concepts of Operations (SECONOP), Program Protection Plan, Anti-Tamper Plan, Cybersecurity Strategy, Technology Development Strategies, Test Plans, procedures and reports, System Security Plans
  • Coordinating with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories


Long term contract based on-site out of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Systems Security Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3 years work experience or High School Diploma and at least nine (9) years of technical IT experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive approval upon position acceptance.
  • Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.
  • CompTIA Security+ or CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP
  • Must be able to obtain an OS certification within 90 days of hire (MD-102 or AZ-104)
  • Position requires the candidate to travel at least 10% of the time
  • This position requires an on-site workload at Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) for at least 50% of the time
  • US Citizenship

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with industrial control systems
  • Familiarity with Linux, Windows, and VxWorks OS
  • Experience with vulnerability assessment tools including ACAS and HBSS

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $78,900.00 - USD $123,300.00 /Yr.

About Noblis

Noblis is an American not-for-profit science, technology, and strategy organization that provides technical and advisory services to federal government clients. Noblis works in the areas of national security, intelligence, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise transformation. Noblis was created in 1996 when Mitretek Systems Inc. was split into two separate entities. The other entity became known as Noblis ESI. Noblis has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal and the Washingtonian.
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1996

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