Information System Security Engineer

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Summary

The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for accredited Information Systems (IS) in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the terms of the IS accreditation. This position works in close collaboration with other Information System Security Engineers (ISSE), Information System Security Officers (ISSO), Information System Security Manger (ISSM), Information System Owner (ISO), Program Management (PM), Program Security, and Personnel Security. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist IT Architect efforts in developing new hardware and software solutions to ensure security requirements are being met.
• Maintain all Security tools for proper configuration and operation (tools – Host Base Security System, Vulnerability and Configuration Scanning, Enterprise User Auditing)
• Responsible for coordination and interaction with senior skilled engineers representing the customer and within the company.
• Support the overall enterprise strategy for information security, technology risk management, and compliance.
• Responsible for security engineering as it applies to life cycle changes for all Accredited Information systems.
• Document any special security requirements identified as well as protection measures implemented to fulfill these requirements for the information contained in the IS.
• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies, and procedures as outlined in the security authorization package.
• Responsible to capture and refine new information security requirements and ensure the requirements are effectively integrated into information systems.
• Mentor junior team members and assist in overall team technical growth.
• Assist with the development of training materials to educate managers, administrators, and users about the importance of system and data security, their roles in safeguarding information, and ways to observe, report, and implement changes in the environment to maintain system and data security.

Required Skills

This position requires a minimum of 8 years related classified IT, classified Cyber or Information Assurance experience and a related bachelor’s degree or 12 years related experience.

• U.S. citizenship
• Existing Top Secret/SCI access and Counterintelligence Polygraph
• Knowledge of Information Security or Information technology standards
• Experience with Risk Managed Framework (RMF)
• Familiarity with implementation of Government directives and policies derived from NIST, CNSSI, ICS, DoD, ICD, or other Government Regulatory compliance standards within a professional industry.
• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 AIM level II or higher Certification (CISSP or equivalent certification)

Desired Skills

• Initiative driven attitude and a willingness to take on challenging tasks independently.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects, appropriately manage expectations, make difficult judgment calls and communicate complex issues in an easy-to-understand format.
• Advanced knowledge of or experience administering accredited information systems.
• Knowledge of AWS, UNIX, and Windows system administration practices, access control, and auditing/logging procedures within an enterprise class environment.
• Advanced knowledge of network administration and security practices and procedures, including routine network auditing within an enterprise class environment.
• Experience with security related tools including ACAS (Tenable SC), Host Based Security Systems, log aggregation with Elastic and/or Splunk, and File Integrity Monitoring Software.
• Ability to prepare multiple types of documentation, policies, guides, communications, presentations, etc.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience.

Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

$119,000.00 - $199,000.00 annually.

 

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.