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# Information Security Engineer (supporting Naval Research Lab)

- **Company:** ASRC FEDERAL
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Antivirus Softwares, Applications Architecture, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, ArcSight SIEM Tool, VMware VSphere, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Information Technology, Nessus, Fireeye, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9011036/information-security-engineer-supporting-naval-research-lab

## About the Role

* Direct experience with anti-virus software, intrusion detection, firewalls and content filtering
 * Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods
 * Experience designing secure networks, systems and application architectures
 * Knowledge of disaster recovery, computer forensic tools, technologies and methods
 * Experience planning, researching and developing security policies, standards and procedures
 * Professional experience in a system administration role supporting multiple platforms and applications
 * Ability to communicate network security issues to peers and management
 * Ability to read and use the results of mobile code, malicious code, and anti-virus software

Requirements:

 * Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the fields of mathematics, telecommunications, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science and 12 years related experience
 * Requires expert technical knowledge in security engineering and IT systems engineering
 * Must possess excellent analytical skills and be capable of quantifying risk to enterprise systems and level of compliance with security policy
 * Strong IT system and application engineering background with experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8/9, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, Active Directory Group Policy, networking, VMware vSphere 5 & 6, ESS, and ACAS
 * Experience with certification testing, Risk Management Framework (RMF), information assurance tools, DoD STIG, and vulnerability assessment
 * CISSP, CISM, or DoD 8140 / 8570.1 certification (IAM level 3) desired

 * Network Security tools - Nessus, FireEye, Suricata, or Palo Alto knowledge highly desired
 * Security Information and Event Management tools - LogRhythm, ArcSight, NetWitness, Splunk Enterprise Security, or AlienVault experience highly desired

## Description

* The ISSE shall be a part of the technical team that will upgrade and maintain the security posture of all networks at Blossom Point
 * Perform installation and processing of new security products and procedures
 * Will constantly monitor the networks and systems for security breaches or intrusions
 * Will install software that helps to notify the team of intrusions, and watch out for irregular system behavior
 * Conduct periodic scans of networks to find vulnerabilities and apply mitigation techniques
 * Perform incident response activities to minimize impact.


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