Sr. Information Systems Security Officer

2HB Incorporated$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in information systems security engineering
  • TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance required
  • CISSP Certification is necessary
  • Strong understanding of both Linux-based systems and cloud environments like AWS and Azure
  • Experience with security assessments and compliance frameworks (e.g., ICD 503)
  • Proficiency in using security scanning tools such as NESSUS
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct compliance assessments of IT architecture against security standards
  • Develop and implement IT security policies and guidelines
  • Assist with the Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) process documentation
  • Support testing and evaluation for cybersecurity authorization
  • Provide continuous monitoring and vulnerability management for information systems
  • Design security deliverables and countermeasures for IT infrastructure
  • Evaluate security architecture proposals for compliance adequacy

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity initiatives
  • Support for professional growth and continuing education
  • Collaborative work environment focused on team success
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and systems
  • Direct contribution to national security efforts
Full Job Description
This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.

2HB Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The successful candidate will be able to support the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) initiative which defends of our nation's most critical unclassified and classified networks.

Required Skills:
  • Conduct assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503)
  • Develop IT security policies, standards, and guidance
  • Provide input to A&A process activities and related documentation such as systems concept of operations, system security design, implementation plans, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials
  • Provide engineering support and assistance to authorization/accreditation test and evaluation activities
  • Provide continuous monitoring support for information systems
  • Develop IT architecture deliverables, specific to information security countermeasure implementations, for operational systems and systems under development
  • Evaluate proposed security architectures and designs and provide input as to the adequacy of those security designs to meet required security compliance objectives
  • Develop and maintain processes and procedures to identify, track and mitigate customer system vulnerabilities
  • In-depth understanding of the cybersecurity policies and procedures for government sector information systems
  • Strong understanding of Linux-based operating systems
  • Strong understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure) and related security services
  • Strong writing skills: able to clearly articulate ideas for executive level as well as technical staff consumption
  • Strong communications skills: able to work well with others, independently and as part of a team
  • Strong understanding of information security principles and risk assessment techniques
  • Experience with using NESSUS and other scanning applications
  • Experience with customer RMF processes and tools (i.e. Xacta, LatteArt, etc.)
  • CISSP Certification
This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.

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