General Dynamics - IT
Information Assurance (IA) System Security Engineer (ISSE) I
General Dynamics - IT, Ogden, Utah, United States, 84403
The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) is primarily responsible for conducting information system security engineering activities with a focus on lifecycle of current systems and future requirement scoping. The position will collect and process the captured information security requirements and ensures that the requirements are effectively integrated into information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration. The position is an integral part of the development team designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems. The ISSE employs best practices when implementing security requirements within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques. This position’s main function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Performance shall include:
Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures
Perform analysis of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasis on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process
Provides expert support, research and analysis of exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to them
Serves as technical expert to the Cybersecurity Assessment Program providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives to complex problems
Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills. Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts
Contributes to the development of new principles, concepts, and methodologies.
Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides highly innovative and ingenious solutions
Recommends cybersecurity software tools and assists in the development of software tool requirements and selection criteria to include the development of product specific STIGs from applicable DISA SRGs
Leads technical teams in implementation of predetermined long- range goals and objectives
Support customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews
Provides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security
Review ISSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations
Develop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customer
Provide ISSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development
Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan
Assist with site activation activities and design reviews
Interface and support the System Engineer (SE) on system security design, interoperability and basic engineering endeavors implementing cybersecurity policy, system security engineering processes, and basic system engineering (SE) processes
Represent the customer in various ISSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings
Strong background in Patch/Configuration management, DevOps, and tier 3 support
Assist team to design, integrate, and implement JSIG/RMF Continuous Monitoring tools and processes
Integrate COTS & GOTS products to collect, display remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics.
Perform security assessments of servers/network devices/security appliances
Develop improvements to security assessments with regard to accuracy and efficiency
Integrate ancillary monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports
Write and execute cybersecurity test procedures for validation of control compliance
Monitor/analyze output of cybersecurity related tools for reportable security incidents and residual risk
Analyze technical risk of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes
Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
Build operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
Integrate/Develop new techniques to improve Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for networks/systems operating at various classification levels
Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper- V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office
Toolkits, SIEMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security
Maintain relationship with System Engineer (SE). SSE is responsible for system security design, interoperability and basic engineering endeavors with a firm grasp of cybersecurity policy, system security engineering processes and system engineering processes
Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards. Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
Experience:
10+ years related experience
SAP experience desired
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
Certifications:
IAM Level III or IAAE I - within 6 months of hire
Clearance Required to Start:
TS/SCI required
Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
#AirforceSAPOpportunities
Top Secret/SCISalary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $141,355 - $191,245. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures
Perform analysis of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasis on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process
Provides expert support, research and analysis of exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to them
Serves as technical expert to the Cybersecurity Assessment Program providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives to complex problems
Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills. Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts
Contributes to the development of new principles, concepts, and methodologies.
Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides highly innovative and ingenious solutions
Recommends cybersecurity software tools and assists in the development of software tool requirements and selection criteria to include the development of product specific STIGs from applicable DISA SRGs
Leads technical teams in implementation of predetermined long- range goals and objectives
Support customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews
Provides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security
Review ISSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations
Develop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customer
Provide ISSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development
Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan
Assist with site activation activities and design reviews
Interface and support the System Engineer (SE) on system security design, interoperability and basic engineering endeavors implementing cybersecurity policy, system security engineering processes, and basic system engineering (SE) processes
Represent the customer in various ISSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings
Strong background in Patch/Configuration management, DevOps, and tier 3 support
Assist team to design, integrate, and implement JSIG/RMF Continuous Monitoring tools and processes
Integrate COTS & GOTS products to collect, display remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics.
Perform security assessments of servers/network devices/security appliances
Develop improvements to security assessments with regard to accuracy and efficiency
Integrate ancillary monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports
Write and execute cybersecurity test procedures for validation of control compliance
Monitor/analyze output of cybersecurity related tools for reportable security incidents and residual risk
Analyze technical risk of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes
Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
Build operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
Integrate/Develop new techniques to improve Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for networks/systems operating at various classification levels
Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper- V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office
Toolkits, SIEMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security
Maintain relationship with System Engineer (SE). SSE is responsible for system security design, interoperability and basic engineering endeavors with a firm grasp of cybersecurity policy, system security engineering processes and system engineering processes
Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards. Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
Experience:
10+ years related experience
SAP experience desired
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
Certifications:
IAM Level III or IAAE I - within 6 months of hire
Clearance Required to Start:
TS/SCI required
Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
#AirforceSAPOpportunities
Top Secret/SCISalary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $141,355 - $191,245. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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