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MANTECH

Information System Security Engineer

washington, DC

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MANTECH lists this Information System Security Engineer opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Identify information protection needs for an IS and Network Environment. Define IS and Network Environment security requirements in accordance with applicable cybersecurity requirements

Design security architectures for use within the IS and Network Environment. Design and develop cybersecurity-enabled products for use within an IS and Network Environment

Integrate and/or implement security with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for use within an IS and Network Environment

Develop and implement security designs for new or existing network system(s). Ensure that the design of hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address cybersecurity requirements for the IS and Network Environment

Design, develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation. Design, develop, and implement specific cybersecurity countermeasures for the IS and Network Environment

Develop interface specifications for the IS and Network Environment. Develop approaches to mitigate IS and Network Environment vulnerabilities and recommend changes to network or network system components as needed

Ensure that network system(s) designs support the incorporation of FBI directed cybersecurity vulnerability solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the following levels of experience: A high school diploma/GED and 14 + years’ experience, an Associate’s degree and 7 + years’ experience, a Bachelors degree and 5 + years’ experience, or a Master’s and 3 + years’ experience.

Possessing one or more relevant industry certifications, such as SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+, CCNP Enterprise, GMON, CCSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CSSLP, FITSP-D, GCIA, GDSA, or GICSP.

Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including: Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WeblInspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.

Working knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ATO processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other cyber discipline.

Clearance Requirements

Must have a current/active TS/SCI.

Selected candidate must be willing to undergo a Polygraph.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer

Often positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet

Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

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Worksite address

washington, DC, 20022, US

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