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Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer ACTIVE TS/SCI CIP REQUIRED

Select Search Associates
  • Manassas, Virginia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    One of our clients has an immediate need SENIOR INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY ENGINEER to work full-time on site at their client location in LORTON, VA.   This position requires an active TOP SECRET with SCI level clearance.   
    As a Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), you will provide expert engineering support to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical systems. You will perform technical security assessments, design secure solutions, automate reporting, and guide leadership on cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies. You will work with technologies such as ePO, Splunk, ACAS, Azure Automation, STIG/SCAP, Active Directory, and Azure security services to secure enterprise environments in alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies and standards.

    Responsibilities:
    • Perform and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and recommend mitigations.
    • Architect and engineer innovative solutions to support ongoing Cyber Threat and Defensive Operations.
    • Provide functional expertise and technical recommendations to ISSOs, ISSEs, and ISSMs.
    • Automate threat assessment, posture reporting, and system monitoring activities.
    • Analyze system and organizational security posture trends and report findings to the ISSM/ISSO.
    • Recommend cybersecurity measures based on significant threats and vulnerabilities.
    • Implement security controls in alignment with confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation principles.
    • Develop and recommend modifications based on exercise or test results.
    • Mitigate or recommend acceptance of identified risks and deficiencies during certification, testing, or operational reviews.
    • Act as a technical lead and mentor to engineers at all levels to elevate team capacity and performance 
    • Lead by example through high-quality engineering excellence 

    Required Qualifications:
    • Certification: IAT/IAM/IASAE Level III (DoD 8570 compliant).
    • Technical Expertise: Advanced Skills in ALL of the following areas:
      • Active Directory (AD DS, ADFS, AD CS, WSUS)
      • ePO, Splunk, STIG/SCAP, YUM, ACAS automation
      • Azure VPN Gateways, Azure Monitor/Log Analytics
      • SAP systems security
      • GPOs
      • SQL Server STIG hardening
    • Must have proven, day-one depth of knowledge across ePO, ACAS, and Splunk
    • Must be able to build systems from scratch
    • Must have troubleshooting experience with the deployment and maintenance
    • Must have understanding of how the tools are different when they move to hyperscale
    • Must be able to lead, guide and mentor the other Information System Security Engineers
    • Must have Network compliance regulations knowledge
    • Must have experience with Compliance & Frameworks (NIST, JSIG/RMF, SCTM)
    • Must have experience with Hyperscale, Architecture and Integration
    • Must have Automation & Reporting experience
    • Must be able to continuously improve processes and team velocity 
    • Must be able to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders 
    Experience:
    o 8–12 years of demonstrated performance in related technology areas.
    Education:
    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of leadership experience OR equivalent professional experience.

    Travel:
    Up to 10%
    Security Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • 5+ years leadership experience in a related technical or cybersecurity area.
    • Technical certifications in Microsoft Azure or related cloud technologies.
    Requirements:
    • Must be within driving distance of Lorton, VA OR willing to relocate there
    • Must be willing to work onsite
    • Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%
    • Must possess an active TS/ SCI clearance or above
    • Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status
    • DoD 8570 Level III compliant certification is required
    What is Important to Us:
    • You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
    • You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
    • Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
    • You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
    • You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.



     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationManassas, Virginia

    Skills

    • Authenticationunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
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    • Leadershipunmatched
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    • Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
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    • SAPunmatched
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    • Security Designunmatched
    • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
    • Splunkunmatched
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    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
    • VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)unmatched
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