Information Systems Security Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph required)

A little about us:

 Red Alpha is seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our exceptional team. As an Information Systems Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of operational security across our systems, while leveraging your extensive technical expertise. Working closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), development teams, and customer POCs, you will ensure strict compliance with security controls and regulations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to draft, implement, review, manage, and document system security controls across the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle. 
  
• Work with internal teams and cross-functional stakeholders to develop achievable Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) to address and remediate system risk.
  
• Monitor and guide POA&Ms to closure.
  
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with client security requirements and recommend possible security enhancements.
  
• Serve as a focal point for developer teams and external stakeholders or security questions.
  
• Maintain a working knowledge of Linux and Microsoft administration security best practices.
  
• Coordinate with security and development teams to identify, report, and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  
• Oversee security architecture across a variety of applications or domains, including cloud computing and hybrid environments, assigned to project/initiatives of large size, complexity, and risk.
  
• Advise Stakeholders on security best practices and provide clarification on security policies and regulations
  
• Develop actionable security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards, and guidelines to ensure enterprise IT architecture and support is consistent, usable, secure and adds value to the business.
  
• Stay up-to-date with current information security trends and industry best practices.
  Participates in technical, business process, and status review meetings. 

What you bring you to the table:  

• An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph 
  
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field. (Master’s Degree preferred). 
  
• Hands-on experience securing cloud-hosted workloads on major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) 
  
• Hands-on experience conducting system vulnerability scanning for complex systems. 
  
• Experience hardening applications and software delivery pipelines 

Bonus Skills:     

• Previous working experience in either: software development, systems administration, system engineering, network administration, or IT audit (Big 4).
  
• Experience supporting agile software development teams.
  
• Experience automating security controls with Bash, Python, Go, Powershell or other languages.
  
• Experience securing serverless and Kubernetes workloads.
  
• Experience building and maintaining SecDevOps pipelines.
  
• Experience identifying, planning, and implementing new cybersecurity enhancements for multiple teams.
  
• Experience automating compliance and security scanning.
  
• Working knowledge of Git.
  
• Advanced level certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM, GCIH, CCSP, CASP+ CE, professional level cloud vendor certification.      

The total package:

 Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package.  Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs.  Please visit our benefits tab for additional information.  Salary Range:   

• Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation.  Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself. 
• Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the  projected pay range for this position is:  $120,000 - $250,000. 

Some of our additional perks and benefits include:                 

• Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 12% in 401k contributions, no match required and immediate vesting. 
• Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• Stay at your best: As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family.  Let's not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
• Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements:  $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships. 
• Dress in style:  Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
• Enjoy the culture:  Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party!  These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!

Every day, our elite customers are pushing through "the grind" to defeat the enemy, even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence, to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as we bring digital transformation to the fight!