Information Systems Security Engineer (Skill Level 2-3)

About Strategic Analytix

Strategic Analytix (SA) is an IT engineering and management consulting firm focuses on mission critical services and solutions to the Federal Government including the Department of Defense (DOD), the Intelligence Community (IC) and Civilian Healthcare agencies. With a reputation for innovation and development, Strategic Analytix is a trusted partner adopting unique skills and experiences. We are dedicated to our clients to deliver unparallel services and work diligently to serve our customers' missions.
Our talented team of industry experts provide full life cycle development and mission support with a focus in areas such as cybersecurity, systems engineering, programmatic and acquisition support. Our specialists hold numerous credentials including Top Secret/SCI security clearances, post graduate degrees, and professionals certifications that provides value added solutions. Strategic Analytix is a privately held minority owned, small-business headquarter in Fulton, MD just outside of Baltimore and Washington D.C.

About the role

Job Description Strategic Analytix is looking for a skilled and experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). This employee will perform a wide range of duties regarding the security maintenance and design of systems within the customer space. The ISSE will perform technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerability and recommend mitigation strategies. They will validate system security requirements definitions and analysis. Design, develop, implement and/or integrate Cybersecurity andsecurity systems and system components and assist architects and systems developers in implementation of appropriate information security functionality. Perform risk analysis and management, recommending solutions when necessary.

What you'll do

• Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Requirements
  • Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
  • Apply knowledge of Cybersecurity policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
  • Interact with the customer and other project team members.
  • Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of Cybersecurity architectures, systems, or system components.
  • Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
  • Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
  • Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.
  • Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
  • Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.
  • Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements.

Qualifications

• Clearance Level    
  • TS/SCI level clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.

Skill Level 2
Experience: Twelve (12) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity to include recent experience within the last five (5) years with Cybersecurity principles and technology, including access/control, authorization, identification and authentication, PKI, network and enterprise security architecture is required.  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted. DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required.  Skill Level 3 Experience: Twenty (20) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity to include recent experience within the last five (5) years with Cybersecurity principles and technology, including access/control, authorization, identification and authentication, PKI, network and enterprise security architecture is required.  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years of experience. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted. DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 3 is required. Both Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications are required.