Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with DoD Clearance - mid-level

Veterans Inc.
Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$115,000.0 - $125,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Information Systems Comptia Pentest+ CE Security Content Automation Protocol Software Engineering Software Vulnerability Management Enterprise Software Applications Cyberark Information Technology Scap Compliance Checker

Job description

  • Work alongside dedicated GRC, operations, and architecture teams to implement real security controls
  • Develop deep expertise in STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and PAM security
  • Build your technical toolkit across STIGviewer, SCAP, Tenable, and CyberArk
  • Grow toward senior engineering roles with strong mentorship and technical challenge, * Implement and document STIG configurations across assigned systems and platforms
  • Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for proposed system changes
  • Execute automated configuration validation using SCAP Compliance Checker
  • Manage vulnerability tracking and remediation workflows in Tenable SC
  • Assess cloud infrastructure security posture using Tenable Cloud Security
  • Support CyberArk PAM configuration and privileged access management
  • Develop and maintain security configuration baselines
  • Author technical security control implementation guides
  • Support the Cybersecurity Architect with technical security implementations

Requirements

Required:

  • Active Secret or TS clearance
  • 3-5 years of experience in security engineering or system hardening
  • Hands-on experience with STIGviewer and SCAP Compliance Checker
  • Working experience with Tenable SC or equivalent vulnerability management tools
  • Knowledge of secure configuration management principles
  • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification - CEH
  • DoD 8140 Interim Education Options

Desired Certification:

  • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate tier certification - one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
  • Experience with CyberArk PAM administration
  • Familiarity with Tenable Cloud Security or equivalent cloud assessment tooling
  • Exposure to DoD cloud environments (IL2-IL6)

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