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Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Cyber Defense Technologies
  • Westford, Massachusetts
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Overview: CDT is seeking an experienced and skilled ISSE for a DoD program in Westford, MA. This position is hands-on technical and will provide on-site security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance support to the program.

    Clearance Requirements: An active Secret is required, Top Secret is preferred. Candidates who do not meet these clearance requirements will not be considered.

    Responsibilities:
    • Systems Administration: Administer, maintain, upgrade, and ensure the readiness of several classified virtual enterprise systems and corresponding technologies (VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, Windows Domain, Linux).
    • Security Testing: Perform continuous monitoring and systems security testing using tools like ACAS/Nessus.
    • Vulnerability Remediation: Implement and provide mitigation solutions for identified findings and patching requirements.
    • Networking:  Maintain, Troubleshoot, Upgrade Switching, Routing, Firewalls
    • HBSS Maintenance: Maintain HBSS installation and ensure upstream connection.
    • Documentation & Procedures: Collaborate with the ISSO team and program/project staff to create, implement, and maintain procedural documents and operations (configuration management, continuous monitoring, business continuity, disaster recovery, etc.).
    Technical Areas of Expertise:
    • Software Installations: Perform enterprise software installations and upgrades.
    • Compliance: RMF, NIST, and NISPOM requirements, configurations, settings, and documentation.
    • Network Engineering: Experience with Enterprise Switching and Firewalls highly desired (For Example: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Cisco IOS, Juniper JunOS)
    • Linux Skills: Familiarity RedHat Enterprise Linux.
    • Ansible or PowerShell automation experience preferred.
    • VMware vSphere Experience (ESXi, vCenter, etc.)
    • Windows Workstation and Server deployment and administration experience.
    • Network engineering experience highly sought after.
    Qualifications:
    • 8+ years of experience in deploying, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring computer systems and networks.
    • Previous team leadership experience.
    • Experience with implementing highly technical solutions and reporting their importance to the organization and stakeholders.
    • Technical certifications such as a CISSP, CCNA, Security +, RHCSA, or similar.
     Why Join Cyber Defense Technologies?
    At CDT, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your expertise in system engineering can help shape the future of cybersecurity and engineering solutions.

    Compensation and Benefits:
    • Competitive salary based on experience.
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
    • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
    Apply Now:
    If you are a proactive ISSE and thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply and join the CDT team!

    CDT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWestford, Massachusetts

    Skills

    • Ansibleunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associateunmatched
    • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
    • Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
    • CompTIA Security+unmatched
    • Computer Maintenanceunmatched
    • Computer Networksunmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
    • Computer Workstationsunmatched
    • Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
    • Firewallsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE)unmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
    • Nessusunmatched
    • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
    • Network Switchingunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Implementationunmatched
    • Red Hat Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Security Monitoringunmatched
    • Software Installationunmatched
    • Software Patchesunmatched
    • Software Upgradesunmatched
    • System Testunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Test Toolsunmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
    • VMWareunmatched
    • VMWare ESX/ESXiunmatched
    • VMWare vCenterunmatched
    • VMWare vSphereunmatched
    • Virtualizationunmatched
    • Windows PowerShellunmatched

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