Information Systems Security Engineer I (PIPELINE) - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Description

COMSO, Inc. is a powerhouse when it comes to empowering federal government stakeholders to fulfill their mission with confidence and efficiency. Our staff brings knowledgeable IT systems expertise, software development proficiency, innovative learning solutions for workforce development, and exceptional operations and production support. We were founded in 1988, and remain a recognized woman owned small business, operating in several states including Maryland, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, and Alaska. We are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for seven years running by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.

Currently, we are seeking a Information Systems Security Engineer I (Pipeline) to join our Team

**SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED: TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH BEFORE CONSIDERATION.**

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Description:

Work in an environment where you can design the architecture and develop solutions to meet the organization’s needs while enhancing your skillset and advancing your career. Looking for an innovative, and motivated individual to join a small, talented, and hardworking Linux team in a hybrid cloud environment. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Linux instances on multiple networks, in multiple architectures.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on Python scripting experience, Linux administration experience, knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies are a plus. Candidate must work well in a small team setting, have a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.

Required Skills:

• Help plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program
• Provide security guidance and support to system developers, administrators, and owners 
• Provide guidance and support for directed changes related to security
• Assess the security impact of changes to the system 
• Help maintain the Security documentation, such as SSPs
• Conduct security assessments on systems in support of system authorization
• Support AO/DAO, SCA, and ISSM on system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) duties to obtain and maintain ATOs
• Conduct daily review of and respond to security related tickets
• Utilize COTS/GOTS to communicate system status and compliance

Desired:

• Windows or Linux SA experience
• Network Admin experience
• AWS experience
• Experience with an audit reduction and analysis tool such as Splunk
• Experience with a vulnerability scanner such as Nessus
• Experience with Xacta, LatteArt

Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level I is required CASP+ CE, CISSP (or Associate), CSSLP Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Requirements:

• ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Benefits:

• 100% company-paid Medical deductible w/ low premiums, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401K: 6% dollar-for-dollar match (vested immediately)
• Parental Leave (same amount of time for mother & father)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Birthday Holiday
• 2-week fully paid Sabbatical every 5 years
• Emergency Facility Closure Days

COMSO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.