Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) positions support establishment and implementation of security engineering for over thirty (30) systems and services owned and operated by the Government Customer Division. This includes coordination with ISSOs, SSAs and the Government Customer system teams to ensure security engineering for development of a new capability or system and modifications of an existing capability or system in order to satisfy the Government Agency security controls and security mandates.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to brief diverse audiences on technical matters and convey information clearly and concisely
• Experience preparing written reports and oral presentations for designed projects for presentation to a variety of individuals within and outside the organization
• Expert level of understanding of Cloud Security Providers (CSP) and secure engineering and design of cloud-based solutions via automation
• Experience and working knowledge of security for cloud technologies and services, specifically AWS and Microsoft AZURE
• Expert level experience and knowledge of government security standards and industry best practices including the NIST RMF and NIST security and privacy controls.
• Experience conducting industry research to create detailed reports, whitepapers, and technical comparisons
• Working knowledge of agile development methodology specifically including Scaled-Agile Framework (SAFe), lean systems development, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) methodology
• Significant hands-on experience implementing, operating, and maintaining infrastructure and applications
• Experience within diverse teams of architects, developers and integrators
• Experience leading or co-leading technology projects with enterprise dependencies
• Experience developing, maintaining, and revising policies and guidelines relating to information security

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Top Secret Clearance required
• 10+ years of experience in IT security or a related field

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in IT-related field
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) highly recommended
• Cloud certification preferred

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), Senior in support of a government customer that manages the minimum baseline information system security controls to ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the government agency’s computer systems, networks, and information are maintained and supports the assurance of secure information sharing within the customer and its partners. The team is managing and modernizing a life-cycle security model that develops, maintains, and dispositions information systems, services, and data, and safeguards their confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The team also manages the minimum baseline Information System security controls to ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the government agency’s computer systems.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Clarksburg, WV
• Remote or In-Person: 100% On site. Remote/Telework not available.
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.
• Amount of Travel: Travel is not expected

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Active Top Secret Clearance Required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.