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MetroStar · 1 day ago

Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer III (6307)

Tysons Corner, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$156K/yr - $193K/yr

10+ years exp

MetroStar is dedicated to building the best teams and safeguarding digital assets. The Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer III will design and manage security solutions, conduct assessments, and collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity measures.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningManagement ConsultingMobileSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms to ensure the organization's networks and systems remain secure

Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications

Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security breaches, incidents, and breaches

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures

Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents

Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, software development, and compliance, to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle and ensure a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity

Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations. Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken

Qualification

CybersecuritySecurity controls implementationIncident responseLog analysis (Splunk)NIST SP 800-53Cloud security (IL5 to IL6+)Network protocolsForensic analysisCISSP certificationActive TS/SCI clearanceEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

10+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls

Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk, and performing querying and analysis of aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks

Strong experience in implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP)

Experience with implementing controls for data-centric solutions in the cloud within IL5 to IL6+ environments

Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components

Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques

Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Parental Leave and dependent care

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Company

MetroStar

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MetroStar is a leading provider of secure digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions, specializing in delivering cutting-edge IT services to government agencies and defense organizations.

Founded in 1999

Reston, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees