ISSE/Systems Security Engineer

About the role

Bowhead is seeking an experienced ISSE/Systems Security Engineer to support a specific government program Information Assurance Security Engineer (IASE). Responsibilities include becoming familiar with the program systems/technology, program documentation, and system architecture drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop a variety of IA-related documentation, including Platform Information Technology (PIT) designation requests, PIT Risk Assessment requests, and DoD IA Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) plans.
• Create Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate host and network vulnerability assessments with system administrators and develop strategies to mitigate discrepancies.
• Closely support and interact with the IASE, system administrators, system engineers, and system developers.
• Implement and test security controls.

Requirements

• Five (5+) or more years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or BA degree.
• Knowledgeable with DoD security and IA requirements as outlined in DoDI 8500.2 and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG).
• Knowledge of basic to advanced UNIX and Windows system administration.
• Current knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies and standards.
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certification.
• Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level; US Citizenship is required.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Experience with security assessment tools such as Nessus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 15-20 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.