IT Systems Security Engineer (ISSO) with Security Clearance

Company: BAE Systems
Location: Rockville
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description BAE Systems in Rockville, MD is seeking an IT Security Systems Engineer to support ongoing system and network operations in support of the US Navy customer. The qualified candidate will serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and be working with system administrators, other ISSOs, and the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) supporting information system security activities and system administration within a diverse technical operating environment. Tasks may include but are not limited to: * Ensure Information Systems (IS) are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with approved security policies and practices. * Maintaining day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring of the IS including security event log review and analysis * Reporting or resolving system configuration and patching vulnerability issues in coordination with the lead ISSO/ISSM or program management * Conducting automated and manual system assessments to validate system compliance with DISA Security Technical Information Guidelines (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tool * Ensuring system security measures comply with applicable government policies (NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and internal standards) * Maintaining a thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls and determine which controls are applicable to the IS, as well as document the implementation in a System Security Plan (SSP) * Assisting the lead ISSO/ISSM with the creation and review of System Security Plans (SSPs) for IS accreditation * Draft and maintain system artifacts for accreditation packages (hardware/software lists, topologies, policies, and procedures) * Identifying, monitoring, and resolving any IS Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) * Develop and maintain Windows Server(s) and workstations in support of the IS lifecycle * Implement and review information system backups according to system policy documentation * Update and run weekly anti-virus scans to ensure information system protection * Conduct information system risk assessments to include potential threat and vulnerability identification and mitigation(s) * Supporting Assessment and Authorization and other security test events or reviews to achieve accreditation milestones Typical Education & Experience Typically a Bachelor's Degree (typically within the field of computer science, information Technology or similar field) and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience. Applicants nearing completion of degree have other qualifying factors or equivalent years experience may be considered. Required Skills and Education * A CompTIA Security+ or equivalent 8570/8140 approved IAT level 2 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of being hired * Bachelor's Degree (typically within the field of Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field) and 4 years of relevant work experience * Previous experience as a systems and/or network administrator * Windows System Administration Experience (i.e. Windows 10, Windows 2K12/2K16) * Experience with McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise (VSE) or similar endpoint security software * Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and applicable security controls to assist with obtaining system accreditation(s) * Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills (written and verbal) * Active Top Secret clearance Preferred Skills and Education * 4 years of experience in the field of Information Assurance or Cybersecurity An ISC2 CISSP certification or equivalent 8570/8140 approved IAT level 3 certification * Previous work experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) * Experience deploying security policies via group policy * Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditations process * Experience conducting security control reviews and risk assessments * Experience with VMWare or Hyper-V virtualization technologies * Experience in administering McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and Nessus Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) systems * Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) in support of information system accreditation(s) About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.

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