Information Security Engineer

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.