Information Security Systems Engineer, Sr Associate

Description:L3 Harris Division ForceX is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in support of Department of Defense and National Security programs. The ISSE will be responsible for working in conjunction with the Information Systems Security Manager at the customer location. The selected candidate will work with the program team and government customers to determine and develop an approach to information system security solutions to meet contractual security requirements. The position requires strong critical thinking, analytical skills, attention to detail, creativity, and a sustained commitment to excellence and quality. The Information Systems Security Engineer, Senior Associate Level is an intermediate professional with practical job knowledge, working under moderate supervision to set objectives for team and job area, achieving operational targets with impact on departmental results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• The ISSE will be responsible to create and provide the government ISSM with the program System Security Plan (SSP), Continuous monitoring plan, Security Assessment Report, Privileged User’s Guide, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and other Risk Management Framework (RMF) security documentation
• The ISSE will be responsible for notifying the project team of appropriate security measures, identifying potential security weaknesses, recommending improvements to address vulnerabilities, and monitoring system security.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, or related technical field with 2 years minimum prior related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Prior experience developing and updating Certification and Accreditation documentation and system authorization artifacts under the Risk Management Framework (CNSSI 1253/NIST 800-53, etc.) or previous C&A frameworks such as DIACAP/NIACAP/DSS ISFO and NISPOM Chapter 8
• Experience with DoD STIG’s, CIS Benchmarks, NESSUS, SCAP, ACAS, or other related hardening and compliance assessment tools to oversee the implementation and enforcement of security policies
• Experience with Windows and Linux client/server security administration and the underlying technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, LDAP, WSUS, and the security subsystem (IA&A)
• Experience in evaluating hardware security such as Trusted Platform features, EEFI/BIOS security, and sanitization measures

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in information assurance or security
• Minimum 1 year of experience with RMF/DIACAP/NISPOM
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidate must possess a Secret Security clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

• Practical knowledge of security measures, potential security weaknesses and vulnerabilities, documentation and system security recommendations
• Excellent observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to bring creative solutions to the customer (instead of problems)
• Ability to stay disciplined and focused on high-priority tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be productive and effective working independently or as part of a team
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Desire to work with a can-do attitude necessary to maintain the company’s awesome culture
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude

Physical Demands:

• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Written and verbal communication
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
• May be required to lift/move up to 25 lbs., with assistance
• May require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane

Work Environment:

• Work performed in an office environment
• Working with computers and other computer and hardware components
• Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside of normal working hours (evenings, weekends and holidays)
• Possible travel and work OCONUS (program specific)