Leidos · 2 days ago

Information Security Systems Engineer

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$122K/yr - $221K/yr

12+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Performing technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and non-compliance with IA standards

Designing, developing, and implementing IA and security systems and components

Assisting in the identification and implementation of information security functionality

Supporting security planning, risk analysis, and certification activities

Reviewing and providing feedback on C&A documentation

Qualification

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CISSPCASP CertificationISSEP CertificationNetwork TechnologySystems Security EngineeringSecurity Weakness IdentificationSystem Security RequirementsNIST Special PublicationsCNSSI 1253DoD 8500Network ProtocolsHands-On ImplementationRoutersFirewallsIPSIDS Writing SkillsConfidencePresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingIndependence

Required

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university ideally in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering or related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) or Network Engineer on programs and/or contracts with the customer space

CISSP OR CASP certification required

CISSP - ISSEP DoD approved 8570 baseline certification for Level III position only

Strong writing skills

Confidence and ability to present briefing to senior level DoD officials in both prepared briefings and/or in ad hoc discussions.

Expertise in network technology and systems security engineering. 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.

Experience developing and documenting system security requirements and conducting requirements gap analysis.

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

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

Ability to work independently within a schedule and with little direction.