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Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (FORECASTED)

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Job Description 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. Responsibilities

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

Twenty (20) years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity within the Federal Government is required. Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eighteen (18) years of experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 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 III is required; Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP certifications are required.

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph. About us

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a 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. CTP has a track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation. Our employees have the experience and expertise needed for results that exceed expectations. At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we value collaboration, integrity, and excellence. Our success relies on our team values and the partners we become along the way. CTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other protected group. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace. Salary and Benefits CTP offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, retirement, PTO/leave, career growth support, life/AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, profit sharing, and referral bonuses. CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine.

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