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Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE)


Position Description

The successful candidate for the Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) will perform Information Assurance (IA), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and penetration forensics type activities in a highly dynamic environment. The successful candidate will participate in the design, development and operation of an advanced data development and distribution system for the US Government.

This position requires the successful candidate to implement the following functions:

  • Define System Security Requirements
  • Design System Security Architectures
  • Develop Detailed Security Design
  • Implement System Security
  • Assess Information Protection Effectiveness
  • Plan and Manage Technical Efforts

Position Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years network security analysis, using some or all of the following: Security Information Management/Security Event Management (SIM/SEM) tools, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability assessment tools, wireless detection tools, network mapping tools, enterprise antivirus application, various Operating Systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, Solaris), and LAN/WAN technologies (switch, routers, etc) Experience with tools such as NMAP, SuperScan, Sysinternals, Windows Registry helpful.
  • At least 4 years in security subsystem development. Experience with NSA Certification (FSRS or UIC and FDSA analyses) and/or IATF/DoD 8500/CJCS 6510 IA series w/ DITSCAP/DIACAP certification and/or HAIPE and/or commercial security standards requirements is required.
  • CISSP or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M IAT level III certification is highly desired.
  • Solid foundation in DoD IA policy, procedures, implementation and execution of industry best practices across an enterprise is a necessary foundation across all aspects of job performance.
  • Proven expertise in incident response coordination and digital forensics analysis under stressful quick turnaround operational conditions is highly recommended.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent technical degree (required), MS in Information Assurance or related technical field a plus
  • Years of experience: 5 to 12 years
  • Clearance Level: DoD TS//SCI with asuccessful polygraph

Position Locations

Linthicum, MD

Position Req Number

IDG-159