Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO

Praxis Engineering creates exciting and novel mission solutions in the chaotic world of cyber related technologies and products. At the heart of Praxis Engineering are talented and motivated engineering teams empowered to create cutting edge technologies and systems to solve difficult problems for a wide variety of cyber mission operations.We are looking for ISSOs who willsupport these teams and ensure and enforce compliance with policies that our customers need across a spectrum of cyber capabilities.

What you will be doing:

As an ISSO at Praxis you will create, modify, and maintain (continuous monitoring phase) AIS and SSP documents and hard copy files. You should have significant experience using drawing applications (MS Visio preferred) to prepare SSP supporting documentation (diagrams, etc.). You must have the ability to coordinate with multiple government organizations and individuals for Phase 1 or Open Door (pre-system set-up) meetings and be flexible enough to track down appropriate parties to be included. You should also have a strong understanding of the customer’s tools (Xacta, RMF, etc.), their Knowledge Center, and how to request accounts and assistance through the helpdesk. We require significant experience using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) to prepare SSP supporting documentation (SOPs, etc.).

For this position, there will be opportunities to recommend and lead corporate initiatives that enhance our company’s cybersecurity posture.

We expect the person that fills this position to be a self-starter with the drive to research and recommend concerns or initiatives to leadership. They will also need to work independently to research and solve problems.

What you need:

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge ofSystems Administrationskills to include the following:

• Ability to adhere to and follow stringent protocol for security hardening of Windows systems.
• Perform tasks such as: NTFS file/folder permission settings, Adding/Disabling User accounts and groups, Auditing/Displaying Active Directory group policies, changing user account passwords, updating Anti-virus software additions, working knowledge (at least from a user perspective) of a VDI [Virtual Desktop] solution, basic understanding of networking
• Ability and willingness to assist in physically handling hardware (unbox, install on desk tops, inventory, label, etc. up to 30 lbs) is desired

Required Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Six (6) years of additional experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

• Attention to detail and following critical procedures. These are absolute must-haves
• MUST have EXCELLENT communication skills; written, verbal, and follow-through
• You will need to be a self-starter and you MUST be someone who drives the process and does not typically wait to be told what to do
• Must be compliant and ensure/enforce compliance with all policies and SOPs
• Must be able to shift priorities at a moment’s notice given new directions/tasking from management
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Systems Administration and Security Policy experience, with an interest in performing both responsibilities
• CompTIA Security CE
• Clearance:Active TS/SCI with an appropriatepolygraphis required to be considered for this role

Who are we?Praxis Engineering* was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Annapolis Junction MD - with growing offices in Chantilly VA and Aberdeen MD.

Praxis Engineering is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems.With over 300 employees supporting more than 50 contracts, Praxis brings together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies and proven agile management approachesto create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.

*Praxis Engineering is a wholly owned subsidiary ofGeneral Dynamics IT.Why Praxis?We are focused on continual learning and evolution. We don’t do things because “that’s the way we’ve always done things”; we listen to our employees and adapt to the changing marketplace. We look at the big picture and encourage our engineers to get training and certifications in emerging technologies that will help shape our customer’s mission.We've been profitable year after year. We're always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do.We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best. No red tape. No micromanagement. Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do, and finding ways to do it better.

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Benefits

• Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits with an option for FREE employee HSA medical plan!
• Office perks such as free soft drinks and snacks (both healthy and not-so-healthy)
• Praxis swag (annual gift certificate to purchase top brand Praxis apparel)
• 401k contribution/match: combination of profit share/contribution (3.5%) and employer match (up to 4.5%) for a total of 8%.
• Annual bonus plan
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off 10 holidays comp time eligibility. (30 days of leave to start!)
  • We reward longevity! On your 5th work anniversary – you will receivean additional week of PTO to 5 weeks of PTO. Making it 35 days of leave altogether!
  • On your 10th work anniversary– you will receive an additional week of PTO to 6 weeks of PTO. Making it 40 days of leave altogether!
  • At any time, your unused PTO can be traded in for $$$!
• Carryover a max of 380hoursof leave from year to year. You can choose to have a sabbatical one year or trade in your unused PTO for something nice!
• Training is a priority!Take advantage of our endlessin-house training opportunities - or seek out vendor offered (paid) training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars.
  • Conferences(recently attended by Praxis employees): AWS Summit, IoT World, Black Hat and DefCon.
  • Training & Certifications:Splunk, AWS, Big Data/Cloudera, VMWare, Scrum Master...the list of certifications goes on and on!
  • Praxis University:Cyber Research, Data Analytics, IoT, AWS and RedHat course offerings and hands-on training.
• We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it's here at Praxis. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day.

Praxis Engineering provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.