Position Summary: The Kenjya-Trusant Group is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer Level 2 (ISSE 2) to support our customer in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes 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. Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of 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 completeness and compliance of its content.
- 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); and security testing. Support security authorization activities in compliance with NISCAP and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed NISCAP business processes for security engineering.
- 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.
- Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
- Interact with the customer and other project team members.
- 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.
- Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
- Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.
- Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
- Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Due to the nature of this position and the information employees will be required to access, U.S. Citizenship 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. Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Fourteen (14) years' experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly.
- DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required; CISSP Certification is required.
- Additional Required Experience:
- 5 years' experience with system security design process, security defense-in-depth/breadth, engineering life cycle, information domains, cross domain solutions, principles of IA (e.g. confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, access control), and security testing.
- 2 years' experience Hardening Operating Systems (OS) load.
- 2 years' experience with PL3, PL4, and PL5 solutions.
- 2 years' experience Analyzing proprietary data formats.
- 2 years' experience DCID 6/3 documentation process.
Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. The Kenjya-Trusant Group offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include, not all inclusive – Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
The proposed salary range for this position is: $125,000.00 - $250,000.00.
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt.
Kenjya-Trusant Group (KTG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work culture that values all.
THE KENJYA-TRUSANT GROUP, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that was established in 2015 as a merger between The Kenjya Group, Inc. and Trusant Technologies, LLC. Our mission is to implement, support and protect the nation’s advanced technology systems, business processes and high-technology facilities. Working with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the Intelligence Community, state and local governments, and commercial clients, Kenjya-Trusant provides cyber protection, information technology, engineering, construction management and acquisition support services. We are a small company with big company benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Bonus Potential, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, and a culture of teamwork and continuous learning. Come grow with us!