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Information Systems Security Engineer Level 2 (ISSE 2)

ARSIEM

Columbia, MDFull-time$175–196K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$175–196K/yr
Location
Columbia, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD 8570.01-M Compliance With IASAE Level2CISSPCASPTS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

ARSIEM is hiring an Information Systems Security Engineer Level 2 (ISSE 2). ARSIEM Corporation seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer Level 2 to serve as a security engineering representative on teams designing, developing, implementing, and integrating secure networking, computing, and enclave environments for a government client in Columbia, Maryland, offering opportunities for impact and professional growth within a trusted government‑focused organization.

Key focus areas include Perform or review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies., Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and establish system security designs., and Design, develop, implement, and integrate IA and security systems for networking, computing, and enclave environments..

Successful candidates bring 14 Years Information System Security Engineer Experience, Bachelor's In Computer Science, and Bachelor's In Information Assurance. Important skills include Technical Security Assessments, System Security Requirements Definition, System Security Designs, IA And Security Systems Integration, Security Architectures, and Trusted Relations Among External Systems And Architectures. Preferred (not required): Zero Trust, RMF/Risk Assessments, Network Architecture, and System Modeling.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical Security AssessmentsSystem Security Requirements DefinitionSystem Security DesignsIA and Security Systems IntegrationSecurity ArchitecturesTrusted Relations Among External Systems and ArchitecturesSystem Security Threats/Risks AssessmentSecurity PlanningRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementCertification and Accreditation ProcessSecurity Engineering DesignsSystem Security Design ProcessEngineering Life CycleInformation DomainCross-Domain SolutionsCommercial Off-the-Shelf CryptographyGovernment Off-the-Shelf CryptographyIdentification, Authentication, and AuthorizationSystem IntegrationIntrusion DetectionContingency PlanningIncident HandlingConfiguration ControlChange ManagementAuditingPrinciples of IASecurity TestingIA PolicyIA ProceduresIA Workforce StructureZero TrustRMF/Risk AssessmentsNetwork ArchitectureSystem ModelingCameoSpreadsheet DevelopmentData Visualization

Qualifications

14 Years Information System Security Engineer ExperienceBachelor's in Computer ScienceBachelor's in Information AssuranceBachelor's in Information Security System EngineeringDoD 8570.01-M Compliance With IASAE Level2CISSPCASPActive TS/SCI With a PolygraphUS Citizen

Full job description

About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is currently looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer 2 to participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments. This position will support one of our Government clients in Columbia, MD.

Responsibilities

  • Perform or review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis and establish system security designs.
  • Design, develop, implement, and/or integrate IA and security systems and system components, including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements.
  • Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments.
  • Assist architects and systems developers in identifying and implementing appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions.
  • Support the building of security architectures.
  • Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures.
  • Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle.
  • Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations.
  • Review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on the completeness and compliance of its content.
  • Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineering designs.

Apply 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)
  • Security testing

Minimum Qualifications

  • A minimum of 14 years of experience as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level2 is required
  • A CISSP or CASP is required for this position.

Ability to perform the following job tasks:

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Zero Trust
  • RMF/Risk Assessments, Network Architecture, System Modeling (Cameo)
  • Experience in spreadsheet development and data visualization

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active TS/SCI with a polygraph. You must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $10,000, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we are able to place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Compensation

The ARSIEM pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

Benefits:

For an overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

https://www.arsiem.com/careers/

Original Posting Date:

2025-01-14

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