Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Responsible for the design test operation and implementation of secure operating systems networks and database products.This role is 100% on-site

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Designs develops tests and implements cyber applications secure operating systems and database products to find secure solutions for enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.*
• Manages the full range of security issues including architectures firewalls electronic data traffic and network access. *
• Performs research and analysis at the deepest levels of total system product to include concept design fabrication test installation operation maintenance and disposal. *
• Designs encryption penetration testing and vulnerability analysis solutions of various security technologies.*
• Integrates architectural features into existing infrastructures and designs cyber security architectural artifacts. *
• Provides full assessments of systems security posture.
• Performs security testing to verify cyber security integrity of the system. Designs and recommends mitigations.
• Conducts architectural analysis and relates existing system to future needs and trends.*
• Embeds advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction. *
• Develops security policies and procedures to be applied across multiple system architectures.*
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to more junior team members.*
• May interface with external agencies (law enforcement intelligence/government agencies etc.)
• May design and develop cloud computing and mobile devices application security products.
• Work hand-in-hand with the customer and Sr. ISSO/ISSE/ISSMs to navigate through the ATO process and Continuous Monitoring
• Maintain system currency with STIG and SCAP requirements
• Update security documentation (SSP Test Plans & scripts POA&M etc.) as required
• Participate in Configuration Advisory Boards (CAB)
• Document the various security control implementations as well as gather the artifacts that support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation for various Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts
• Gather the information by working with various team members to write various additional A&A related documents such as Contingency Plan (CP) General User Guide (GUG) Privileged User Guide (PUG) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.
• Support Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) reviews by ISSO/E/M as well as the Security Controls Assessor (SCA)

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