Information Systems Security Engineer

About the role

SAIC and the EDIS team are seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) at Kirtland AFB, NM.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot solutions with a wide selection of Cyber industry tools.
• Work with identity management/rights management tools and implementation models.
• Manage, implement, and maintain security tools and technologies, such as Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), SolarWinds Security Event Monitor (SEM).
• Perform vulnerability scans and analysis using ACAS tools.
• Conduct Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans to ensure Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance.
• Monitor and analyze network audit logs and create rules and automation to enhance monitoring capabilities.
• Recommend new tools and security controls to improve the security posture of the network.
• Affirm customer reports, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, security plans, and security assessments for new hardware and software.
• Perform continuous monitoring functions such as system audits, user account audits, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) reviews.
• Be willing to learn new technologies, stay up-to-date on security trends, and familiarize yourself with new and existing Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) implementation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or a STEM-related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) years of experience will be accepted in lieu of education.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• MUST possess an IAT Level II certification to be considered.
• Sought-after skill set: Experience working at the SCI and SAP level relating to space command and control; Linux+ or other Linux certifications and experience and/or programming experience; Linux and Windows integration in a virtualized environment; ESS and ACAS installation and management experience; Experience with SCAP scans and STIG viewer; Experience with patching and applying STIGs and other cyber technologies that implement security controls in military cyberspace operational environments, to include firewalls, router ACLs, PKI, OWASP, scripting, identity management, virtualization, etc.; Experience with Static Code Analysis using tools such as Fortify; Familiarity with NIST and RMF standards.