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Frequentis · 2 weeks ago

Systems Security Engineer

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Frequentis USA Inc. is dedicated to creating a safer world through innovative communication and information systems. The Systems Security Engineer will develop and manage security measures on computer systems and networks, ensure adherence to security standards, and collaborate with internal teams to achieve project success.

IncubatorsSoftwareTelecommunications

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops and actively implements, configures, and manages security measures on computer systems, networks, and our propriety communications applications

Generates system security requirement definitions and analysis and establishes system security design

Assist system architects and systems engineers in the classification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure solutions meet customer requirements

Creates and reviews technical and process documentation for customer projects (e.g. Risk Management, System Security Plans, Vulnerability Assessments, System Hardening Reports, Contingency Plans, etc)

Identifies and mitigates system security threats/risk throughout the program lifecycle. Responds to security escalations

Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for assigned programs

Interfaces with customer IA personnel as the main POC for security topics

Completes system penetration testing and software STIG analysis using DoD approved tools

Develops and follows test procedures to verify system security requirements

Collaborates with internal teams (e.g., program management, hardware & software development, solution architects, test engineering, field engineering, production) for total project success

Ensures adherence to industry standards, regulations, and best practices

Qualification

CISSP CertificationInformation Systems Security EngineeringNetwork Security EngineeringNIST Special PublicationsRHEL Operating SystemWindows Server Operating SystemNetwork Protocols KnowledgeSecurity Risk ManagementTechnical DocumentationCollaboration Skills

Required

BS or MS in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience with IT systems security and engineering

5-14 years' experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for Government programs

CISSP Certification

Deep understanding of network technology and systems security engineering practices

Experience in identifying, researching, characterizing, and documenting security weaknesses related to operating systems, software applications, firmware, network hardware components, as well as network architecture design and documented policies and procedures

Knowledge of, and practical experience with the NIST Special Publications 800 Series, CNSSI 1253, and DoD 8500

Experience with network technologies and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of network protocols, communications systems and architectures including network analysis tools such as Wireshark

Proficient in RHEL operating system and experience with Windows Server operating system

Should have significant hands-on experience implementing security and/or network components, i.e. routers, firewalls, IPS, IDS, etc

Candidates should meet the requirements for a Public Trust Clearance FAA Suitability determination