Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
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Summary
AnaVation seeks a dedicated Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in Quantico, VA to maintain system security and compliance. Responsibilities include collaborating with infrastructure teams, providing technical security recommendations (network, server, workstation, development), customizing scan policies and dashboards for Tenable Security Center (ACAS), managing SecOps applications (Splunk, McAfee EPO, IBM BigFix), navigating NIST/RMF processes, and effectively communicating technical concepts to various audiences. This role requires expertise in vulnerability scanning, patch management, and STIG standards. A Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain an SCI clearance are mandatory.
Must have:
- Proficient in Tenable ACAS, McAfee EPO, Splunk
- Experience with Splunk instance configuration
- Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) knowledge
- Vulnerability and compliance scanning expertise
- Patch management experience
- Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible)
Good to have:
- CISSP, Sec+ certification
- Systems administrator/engineer experience
- Familiarity with IBM BigFix & NMAP
- Knowledge of federal cybersecurity mandates
Perks:
- Generous medical, dental, vision insurance
- 100% company-paid LTD/STD insurance
- 401k with generous match
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
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Description of Task to be Performed:
AnaVation is looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with a focus on maintaining the security and compliance of systems critical to our mission in Quantico, VA. This role involves collaborating with infrastructure teams, making technical security recommendations, customizing scanning processes, managing SecOps applications, and effectively communicating technical concepts.
The specific duties and responsibilities of the role encompass:
· Collaborating with infrastructure teams to harden and audit the security posture of systems
· Providing technical security recommendations to network, server, workstation, and development teams
· Customizing scan policies, dashboards, and reports for accurate scanning result reporting
· Building, operating, and updating Security Operations (SecOps) applications and systems
> Splunk with Enterprise Security
> McAfee EPO Endpoint Security (HBSS)
> Tenable Security Center (ACAS)
> IBM BigFix (Patch Management)
· Navigating NIST/RMF Certification and Accreditation processes
· Communicating technical concepts effectively to audiences with varying technical knowledge
· Presenting reports and status updates to audiences of various rank and influence
This position is fully on-site in Quantico, VA.
This position requires a Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain an SCI clearance with a CI polygraph.
Required Qualifications:
- Proficient in Tenable Security Center (ACAS), McAfee EPO (HBSS), and Splunk & Enterprise security (SIEM) operations and utilization
- Experience with designing, building, and configuring Splunk instances
- Familiarity with Windows, Linux, CentOS, and Apple operating systems
- Proficient in Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) standards, vulnerability and compliance scanning, mitigating findings, and experience with patch management
- Ability to interpret network diagrams, data flow diagrams, and system architecture drawings
- Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, in lieu of education, 10 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualification:
- Certifications: Sec+, CISSP, or equivalent certification
- Prior experience as a systems administrator / engineer
- Familiarity with IBM Bigfix & Network Mapper (NMAP) preferred
- Strong familiarity with federal cybersecurity mandates and best practices.
Benefits
· Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
· 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
· 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
· 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
· 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
· Competitive Pay
· Generous paid leave and holiday package
· Tuition and training reimbursement
· Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
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