What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Engineer position at Systems Technologies (Systek)?
INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER
The company is seeking junior, mid-level, and senior Information Security Engineers to provide SETA support in Hanover, MD.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree for senior position) in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, or related degree (6 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu Bachelor’s degree)
Minimum years of experience working in DoD INFOSEC:
Junior: 3 years of experience
Mid-level: 5 years of experience
Senior: 8 years of experience
SECURITY CLEARANCE
· Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required
TRAVEL
· Some travel may be required.
Systek offers a very comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, and also offers a 401k plan, paid time off, service anniversary awards, and tuition reimbursement.