Information Systems Security Engineer - Blue Sky Innovative Solutions
Chantilly, VA 22202
About the Job
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Systems Security Engineer to join our team in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Their primary responsibility is to design, implement, and maintain the security infrastructure to protect against cyber threats, data breaches, and other vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security, risk management, and compliance, with a focus on securing DoD information systems.
Job Functions
About Blue Sky
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ . 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.
Job Functions
- Provide for on-site and remote support of an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) support services during and after deployment, for management and configuration of any required Risk Management Framework activities required to support accreditation activities for delivered software solutions, to include but not limited to other systems interfacing with deployed solutions.
- Ensure cybersecurity inspections, test, and reviews are coordinated for the enterprise IT network environment.
- Develop and evaluate approved efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed.
- Identify IT security implications of new technology solutions or upgrades.
- Monitor and manage IT security data sources to maintain government situational awareness.
- Participate in IT information security risk assessments during security assessments and authorization process.
- Manage protective or corrective measures when cybersecurity incidents or vulnerabilities are discovered in solutions delivered.
- Track audit finding and recommendations, develop and implement mitigation actions.
- Minimum of 6+ years of experience working as a Security Engineer, Security Controls Assessor, or other related IT Security role
- Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its application
- Strong understanding of various operating systems, network configurations, and cybersecurity tools and practices
- Strong knowledge of DoD security policies, standards, and guidelines including knowledge of DOD 8500 series publications and their applicability to IT Systems
- Must possess a blend of technical expertise in areas such as network security, encryption, and firewall management
- Experience working with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Bash, or PowerShell
- Demonstrable proficiency in firewall management, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies
- Experience with Vulnerability Management and applying security patches, and hotfixes
- Experience with the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process
- Experience helping to bring IT systems to ATO
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as Security +, CISSP, CISM, or CEH are preferred.
- Requires a TS/SCI national security clearance
About Blue Sky
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ . 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.
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