Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

As an Information Systems Security Engineer with MTSI you will be in a critical role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security posture of our organization's information systems. You will play a key role in protecting our data and infrastructure from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. You will work closely with IT teams, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that security is integrated into all phases of capability development and operational environment. This position will be located at Wright-Patterson AFB.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if: (SOFT SKILLS)

• Have a strong understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill you excel at.
• You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.
• You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.
  
  

Responsibilities

Duties to be independently executed include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement security architectures and designs for both new and existing systems, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, adherence to relevant regulatory requirements, and compliance with established organizational security policies.
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to proactively identify potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities within systems, and develop and recommend effective mitigation strategies to address these identified risks.
• Evaluate and carefully select appropriate security technologies and solutions to effectively address specific and evolving security needs; create and maintain comprehensive security documentation, including detailed system security plans (SSPs), thorough security control assessments (SCAs), and comprehensive security test and evaluation (ST&E) reports.
• Configure and maintain a wide range of critical security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and vulnerability scanners, ensuring optimal performance and effectiveness.
• Implement and rigorously enforce security policies and procedures across all systems and networks to ensure consistent security posture; collaborate closely with IT teams to seamlessly integrate security controls into capability development systems, experiments, and prototypes, encompassing requirements gathering, design, testing, and deployment; and automate security tasks and processes to improve overall efficiency and significantly reduce the risk of human error.
• Continuously monitor security logs and alerts to proactively identify potential security incidents and breaches, enabling swift and effective response actions.
• Thoroughly investigate security incidents and breaches to determine root causes and scope of impact, and develop and implement comprehensive and effective remediation plans to address the identified issues.
• Actively participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, to minimize the impact of security incidents; and develop and maintain robust incident response plans and procedures to ensure coordinated and effective responses.
• Ensure that all systems and applications strictly comply with relevant security standards and regulations, such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR, maintaining a strong security posture and mitigating compliance risks.
• Develop and maintain engaging security awareness training programs for employees to promote a security-conscious culture; collaborate closely with IT teams, developers, and other stakeholders to seamlessly integrate security into all aspects of the organization's operations; effectively communicate security risks and issues to management and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner; provide expert security guidance and support to other IT staff; actively participate in security meetings and relevant industry conferences; and mentor junior security staff to foster their professional development.
  
  

Qualifications Required

• 8 years experience in information security engineering or a related role
• Strong understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Experience with security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners.
• Knowledge of network security protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, DNS, and VPNs.
• Experience with cloud security concepts and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience with operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux) and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of cryptography and encryption technologies.
  
  

Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field. 8 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for master’s degree.
  
  

Even Better If You Have These Desired Skills

• Preferred Certifications
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Security
• Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
• Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with security automation and orchestration tools.
• Creative problem-solving, analytical skills, agile under pressure, and impeccable business judgment.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, successfully execute multiple projects, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills across several diverse technical and non-technical groups.
  
  

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active DoD TS/SCI with in-scope SSBI and SAP eligibility.
• Please note: U.S. Citizenship is required.