Principal Information Systems Security Engineer

Full Time
Laurel, MD
Posted
Job description

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.

We are hiring an Information Systems Security Engineer to work in Laurel, MD. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location. As an Information System Security Systems Engineer on our team you will serve as a principal advisor to the Government on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an Information System (IS) and provide the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an IS. Maintain responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of the system. Responsibilities include:

  • Collaborate with the System Owner to maintain Approval to Operate (ATO), including the resolution of any Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) documents issued by the DAO;
  • Develop and provide update System security Plans (SSPs) and supporting documentation (e.g. SECONOPs, diagrams, Privileged User's Guide)
  • Provide security design guidance and analysis to the project team throughout the RMF process
  • Collaborate with the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) in the design, build, and self-test of systems
  • Perform reviews of technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommended mitigation strategies
  • Maintain responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of the system which may include: Security Control Validation Visits, Secure Configuration and Change management, Event Management, Account Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Incident Management, POA&M Management, Reauthorization, Decommissioning
  • Collaborate with the System Owner to maintain Approval to Operate (ATO), including the resolution of any Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) documents issued by the DAO;
  • Maintain and validate account and vulnerability management
  • Respond to any data calls
  • Provide security design guidance and analysis to the project team throughout the RMF process

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus at least 15 years of related systems engineering experience. A Master's degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 19 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable
  • DoD8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 or higher is required
  • Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

  • XACTA experience

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource — your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.

  • Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
  • 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
  • Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 20 days of PTO
  • Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

Themis Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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