Senior Information Systems Security Engineer - Clear Ridge Defense

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI cleared professional to serve as a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will...

• Perform and 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.
• Design, develop, implement, and integrate IA and security/system components such as those for networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Validate and verify system security requirements.
• Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments.
• Assist architects and system developers in the identification and implementation of IA functionality to satisfy Agency security policies.
• Assess and mitigate system security threats throughout the program life cycle.

Must-Haves

• Top Secret clearance with polygraph.

• Twenty (20) years of experience in an Information Systems Security Engineer role.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.

• Expertise in: system security design process, information domain, cross domain solutions, commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography, system integration, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, configuration control, auditing, and security testing.

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Information

Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2023 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

• Cyber Systems & Software Engineering

• Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning

• Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance

• Unique Flexible PTO

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military

• Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend

• Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.

• Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement

• Free financial advising from qualified experts

• Annual $5,000 Training Allotment

• One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $5,000 per referral OR $250/mo indefinitely, with no limit to number of referrals

• Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses

• Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events

• Access to our Company Swag Store

CRD fully supports Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:

$170,000 - $220,000 / year

 
Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range:

• The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts.
• The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
• The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
• Annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
• If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
• If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
• If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
• If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.