Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Job Title: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA  (hybrid)

Clearance: Top Secret SCI

Certification: CompTIA Security or higher

Salary: $185k - $200k 

 Job Description

BEAT is looking for a Security Engineer/Architect. Candidate will be required to understand and document a systems design and implementation that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy. 
• Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.
• Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components. 
• Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems. 
• Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences. 
• Will follow established processes where applicable and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed. 
• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support. 
• Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements. 
• Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures. 
• Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Must be able to interact well with others to complete work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• 9 years of experience as an ISSE with large multi-tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred).
• A working knowledge of TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies is required.
• Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed.
• Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.