Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Mantech International Corporation
Washington, DC, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Software Applications Software System Penetration Testing Cyber Security Computer Networks Computer Forensics Data Recovery Networking Hardware Intrusion Detection and Prevention Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Information Systems Security Engineering Professional Network Security Network Protocols
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Job description

  • Designing secure architectures, hardware, operating systems, and software applications to ensure cybersecurity requirements are adequately addressed for the IS and Network Environment.
  • Designing, developing, and implementing network security measures and specific countermeasures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
  • Integrating and implementing security protocols with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for use within the IS and Network Environment.
  • Developing interface specifications and approaches to mitigate vulnerabilities while recommending changes to network system components as needed.
  • Ensuring that network system designs support the seamless incorporation of directed cybersecurity vulnerability solutions.
  • Documenting responses to required controls and maintaining a robust library of documentation to successfully navigate the Sponsor’s accreditation process.
  • Working with management, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all mission requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (6 additional years of experience) in computer science, business management, or an IT-related discipline.
  • 10 + years of related information systems security experience, or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience.
  • Posession of one or more relevant industry certifications, such as CCISO, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, GSLC, GSNA, CCNP Enterprise, CISSP-ISSAP, GCIA, GDSA, or GICSP.
  • 4 + years of focused experience in one or more of the following: computer network penetration testing and techniques; computer evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery; computer intrusion analysis and incident response, intrusion detection; computer network surveillance and monitoring; network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, and secure architectures.
  • Significant experience navigating technical accreditation processes and creating Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation.
  • Familiarity operating standard security and discovery tools including Tenable Nessus, Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, and Network Mapper (NMAP).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience utilizing cyber risk and compliance automation tools.
  • Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills who is able to work across teams, organize boards, and drive change throughout an organization.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other equipment.
  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

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