ISSE with Security Clearance

About the role

Zeta Associates Inc seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to work closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Program Manager on the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies and procedures for Government sector information systems. The ISSE will provide guidance, standards, and oversight to program/development teams, contribute to the A&A process, and ensure compliance with ICD-503 RMF.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review security concept of operations, systems security plans, security control assessments, contingency plans, configuration management plans, incident response plans, plan of actions and milestones, risk management plans, vulnerability and compliance scanning, and/or vulnerability management plans.
• Assume responsibility for ICD-503 RMF process, including patching, scans, reports, documentation, coordination of POAM, audit log reviews, and other related duties.
• Contribute to the team's successful A&A process activities and related documentation.
• Provide continuous monitoring support for information systems, including expertise in USG security compliance processes, scan tools (NESSUS, NMAP, Trivy, ICD-503 RMF, SNOW).
• Evaluate proposed security architectures and designs and provide input on adequacy to meet required security compliance objectives.
• Communicate security practices from development requirements to the program and development team.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly 1 clearance
• Experience with ICD-503 security frameworks and A&A process.
• Significant expertise in systems engineering principles, configuration management, supply chain, requirements analysis, system development (software and hardware), network security architecture concepts, and IT security principles and methods.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux/Unix and Kubernetes environments, including Red Hat Certified System Engineer (RHCSE) or equivalent skills.
• Proficiency with Red Hat Certified System Engineer (RHCSE) or equivalent skills.
• Working knowledge of various Cross Domain Service (CDS) technologies and implementations.
• Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to use prior experience and knowledge to seamlessly incorporate new knowledge or information during client interactions.
• Experience with Puppet, Ansible, SNOW, ServiceNow, and source code control tools like Git, GitLab, CVS, SVN.
• Experience with log aggregation tools for audit logs from all sources, including Linux, networking equipment, and applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, plus 10 years of experience.

Skills

• Security certification (Security+ or CISSP)
• Current or former Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CCNA Security or equivalent skills and experience
• Proficient, efficient, and confident in writing and deploying Linux/UNIX scripts for system administration and file management
• Experience with Puppet, and/or Ansible
• Experience with SNOW and ServiceNow
• Experience configuring, securing, managing, and troubleshooting Linux/Unix systems
• Familiarity with source code control tools such as: git, gitlab, cvs, svn
• Experience with log aggregation tools used for audit log purposes from all sources, including Linux, networking equipment, and applications
• Experience with public key infrastructure (PKI), secure shell (ssh) configuration and troubleshooting, sssd, httpd
• Experience with Amazon Web Services or other cloud technologies
• Experience deploying enterprise monitoring tools such as Grafana
• Experience with VMware
• Experience with relational database technologies such as Oracle and MySQL
• Advanced writing skills, able to clearly articulate ideas for executive level as well as technical staff consumption

Benefits

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Pay

$82,591 per year

Schedule

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