NMCC Information Systems Security Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

The ISSE will be responsible for the following:

• Security Tool Infrastructure Management:
  • Primary responsibility for the backend infrastructure, deployment, patching, tuning, and overall health of security tools, including Tenable Nessus, Trellix ePO (HBSS/ESS), and associated Windows and Red Hat Linux servers.
  • Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure optimal operation of security tools.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security tool administration.
• Vulnerability Management & System Hardening:
  • Conduct technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.
  • Develop and implement security designs for new and existing network systems, ensuring hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address cybersecurity requirements.
• Remediation & Continuous Monitoring:
  • Develop and implement approaches to mitigate IS and Network Environment vulnerabilities, recommending changes to network or network system components as needed.
• Security Architecture & Integration:
  • Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments, validating and verifying system security requirements, and establishing system security designs for stand-alone systems.
  • Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Security Tool Troubleshooting & Support:
  •  Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting support for cybersecurity tools such as ACAS and HBSS/ESS.
• RMF Support & Documentation:
  • Support the documentation of security control implementations and gathering of artifacts to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation.
  • Assist with RMF related tasks as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Top Secret-SCI security clearance.
• Security+ certification.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering and maintaining Tenable Nessus, Trellix ePO (HBSS/ESS), and related security tools in a production environment.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, including design and architecture.
• Proven ability to implement and validate STIGs on Windows and Red Hat Linux systems. 
• Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Nessus, ePO, and associated infrastructure components.
• Deep understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking protocols, and security best practices.
• Demonstrated capability to identify security risks throughout information system network structures to include the Operating Systems, hardware, and various data transfer protocols.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to run Evaluate-STIG scans on Windows and RHEL servers, as well as network devices.
• Knowledge of the process of obtaining licenses for all HBSS ePO’s and Tenable Security Centers.
• Thorough understanding of Information Security principles and Risk Assessment techniques.

We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to maintain and enhance the security posture of the National Military Command Center (NMCC) environment. This technical role is critical for the health and performance of our security infrastructure, requiring expertise in system administration, security tool management, and system hardening. A deep understanding of operating systems, security tools, and server infrastructure is essential.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Arlington, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Monday - Friday
• Amount of Travel: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S.Citizenship
• Clearance requirement: Active TS/SCI

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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