Information Systems Security Engineer Level 2 (FORECASTED)

**This position is contingent on contract award**

Description:

The Information Systems Security Engineer shall perform or review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies. Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Designs develops implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking computing and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing protection/classification requirements. Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments. Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security to ensure uniform application of Agency Security Policy and Enterprise Solutions. Supports the building of security architectures. Enforces the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contributes the security planning assessment risk analysis risk management certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations. Reviews certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content. Applies system security engineering expertise in one or more of the following to: system security design process; engineering life cycle; information domain; cross domain solutions; commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography; identification authentication; and authorization; system integration; risk management; intrusion detection; contingency planning; incident handling; configuration control; change management; auditing; certification and accreditation process; principles of IA (confidentiality integrity non-repudiation availability and access control); and security testing. Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) process the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineering.

• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design development implementation evaluation and/or integration of secure networking computing and enclave environments
• Apply knowledge of Cybersecurity policy procedures and workforce structure to design develop and implement secure networking computing and enclave environments
• Interact with the customer and other project team members
• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design development implementation evaluation and/or integration of Cybersecurity architectures systems or system components
• Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
• Support security planning assessment risk analysis and risk management
• Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data
• Provide security planning assessment risk analysis and risk management
• Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements
• Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements

Qualifications:

• Twelve (12) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity to include recent experience within the last five (5) years with Cybersecurity principles and technology including access/control authorization identification and authentication PKI network and enterprise security architecture is required.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Assurance Information Security System Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university is lieu of a Bachelors degree four (4) additional years of ISSE experience may be substituted.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE II is required

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

About us:

Founded in 2007 Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception CTP has been instrumental in the technical design engineering development operational deployment and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security project management systems/network engineering security risk management vulnerability assessments and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience expertise and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.

At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP) we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values the foundation we built around them and the Partners we become along the way.

Thats why our pay is competitive our missions are critical and our benefits
represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued empowered and rewarded for their contributions.

How We Determine Salary Ranges

Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:

• Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
• Experience and Qualifications: An individuals experience education certifications and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
• Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living in accordance with local and national standards.
• Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Really good benefits for really GREAT people:

From our CTP Family to yours we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where youre going together.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision Dental: Both free to you paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution

PTO Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty Bereavement Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10000 provided for approved career-related learning training education and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7000-$20000 if your referral joins the team.

CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!

Required Experience:

IC