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Cyber Defense Technologies · 3 months ago

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) II

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Cyber Defense Technologies is seeking an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) for a DoD program in Marlborough, MA. This hands-on technical role involves providing on-site security engineering, systems administration, and information assurance support throughout the system life cycle.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Experience with administering, maintaining, implementing upgrades, and ensuring the readiness of several classified virtual enterprise systems and corresponding technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Enterprise Linux, Cisco Systems (Switch, Router, NGFW), Palo Alto, Windows Server, Windows Workstation)

Perform Site-Lead/Management duties that support the workflow and project goals for a small team of System Administrators and Information Security Engineers

Provide senior-level security engineering and development support throughout the system life cycle

Perform appropriate continuous monitoring and systems security testing using tools such as Nessus Security Center/ACAS, Trellix, and Splunk Enterprise

Provide mitigation solutions for identified findings and patching requirements

Ensure that proposed system changes are reviewed and that implemented system modifications do not adversely impact the security of the system. (e.g., Change Management)

Maintain local Trellix/ENS installations and upstream connections

Work with upstream service providers such as DISA and C5ISR

Ensure that authorization/re-authorization support documentation is developed and maintained in conformance with applicable standards

Assist with the client’s progress towards completion of POA&Ms

Qualification

Information AssuranceSecurity EngineeringNetwork EngineeringTechnical CertificationsEnterprise LinuxVMware vSphereAnsiblePowerShellContinuous MonitoringTechnical Solutions ImplementationTeam Leadership

Required

An active Secret is required, Top Secret is preferred

Perform Site-Lead/Management duties that support the workflow and project goals for a small team of System Administrators and Information Security Engineers

Provide senior-level security engineering and development support throughout the system life cycle

Perform appropriate continuous monitoring and systems security testing using tools such as Nessus Security Center/ACAS, Trellix, and Splunk Enterprise

Provide mitigation solutions for identified findings and patching requirements

Ensure that proposed system changes are reviewed and that implemented system modifications do not adversely impact the security of the system. (e.g., Change Management)

Maintain local Trellix/ENS installations and upstream connections

Work with upstream service providers such as DISA and C5ISR

Ensure that authorization/re-authorization support documentation is developed and maintained in conformance with applicable standards

Assist with the client's progress towards completion of POA&Ms

Performing enterprise software installations and upgrades

Enterprise Linux (Red Hat, OEL, Fedora) experience

VMware vSphere Experience (ESXi, vCenter, etc.)

Windows Workstation and Server deployment and administration experience

RMF, NIST, and NISPOM requirements, configurations, settings, and documentation

8+ years of experience in deploying, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring computer systems and networks

Previous team leadership experience

Experience with implementing highly technical solutions and reporting their importance to the organization and stakeholders