Yesterday
Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$140,000
No Traveling
IT - Security
Arlington, VA (On-Site/Office)
NMCC Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
Country Intelligence Group is seeking a full-time NMCC Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to support cybersecurity operations at the Pentagon. The ISSE will manage and maintain key cybersecurity tools such as Tenable Nessus and Trellix ePO (HBSS/ESS) across Windows and Red Hat Linux environments. Responsibilities include applying DISA STIGs, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing system hardening measures, and supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. The ideal candidate has experience with tool administration, system architecture, Tier 3 troubleshooting, and security documentation. A strong understanding of IA integration and secure systems engineering is essential.
Tasks Performed:
• Security Tool Infrastructure Management:
o Monitor backend infrastructure, deployment, patching, tuning, and overall health of security tools, including Tenable Nessus, Trellix ePO (HBSS/ESS), and associated Windows and Red Hat Linux servers.
o Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure optimal operation of security tools.
o Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security tool administration.
• Vulnerability Management & System Hardening:
o Conduct technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability and recommend mitigation strategies.
o Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.
o Develop and implement security designs for new and existing network systems, ensuring hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address cybersecurity requirements.
• Remediation & Continuous Monitoring:
o Develop and implement approaches to mitigate IS and Network Environment vulnerabilities, recommending changes to network or network system components as needed.
• Security Architecture & Integration:
o Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments, validating and verifying system security requirements, and establishing system security designs for stand-alone systems.
o Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Security Tool Troubleshooting & Support:
o Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting support for cybersecurity tools such as ACAS and HBSS/ESS.
• RMF Support & Documentation:
o Support the documentation of security control implementations and gathering of artifacts to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation.
o Assist with RMF related tasks as needed.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
• Security+ certification.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering and maintaining Tenable Nessus, Trellix ePO (HBSS/ESS), and related security tools in a production environment.
• Proven ability to implement and validate STIGs on Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Nessus, ePO, and associated infrastructure components.
• Deep understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking protocols, and security best practices.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, including design and architecture.
• Demonstrated capability to identify security risks throughout information system network structures to include the Operating Systems, hardware, and various data transfer protocols.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to Run Evaluate-STIG scans on Windows and RHEL servers, as well as network devices. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of the process of obtaining licenses for all HBSS ePO’s and Tenable Security Centers. (Preferred)
• Thorough understanding of Information Security principles and Risk Assessment techniques. (Preferred)
Other Job Requirements:
• Minimum active Top Secret-SCI security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship, and successful background check.
• Location: Arlington, VA (Pentagon).
Salary and Benefits:
• $140K-$152K/Year
• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
Country Intelligence Group is seeking a full-time NMCC Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to support cybersecurity operations at the Pentagon. The ISSE will manage and maintain key cybersecurity tools such as Tenable Nessus and Trellix ePO (HBSS/ESS) across Windows and Red Hat Linux environments. Responsibilities include applying DISA STIGs, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing system hardening measures, and supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. The ideal candidate has experience with tool administration, system architecture, Tier 3 troubleshooting, and security documentation. A strong understanding of IA integration and secure systems engineering is essential.
Tasks Performed:
• Security Tool Infrastructure Management:
o Monitor backend infrastructure, deployment, patching, tuning, and overall health of security tools, including Tenable Nessus, Trellix ePO (HBSS/ESS), and associated Windows and Red Hat Linux servers.
o Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure optimal operation of security tools.
o Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security tool administration.
• Vulnerability Management & System Hardening:
o Conduct technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability and recommend mitigation strategies.
o Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.
o Develop and implement security designs for new and existing network systems, ensuring hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address cybersecurity requirements.
• Remediation & Continuous Monitoring:
o Develop and implement approaches to mitigate IS and Network Environment vulnerabilities, recommending changes to network or network system components as needed.
• Security Architecture & Integration:
o Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments, validating and verifying system security requirements, and establishing system security designs for stand-alone systems.
o Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Security Tool Troubleshooting & Support:
o Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting support for cybersecurity tools such as ACAS and HBSS/ESS.
• RMF Support & Documentation:
o Support the documentation of security control implementations and gathering of artifacts to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation.
o Assist with RMF related tasks as needed.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
• Security+ certification.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering and maintaining Tenable Nessus, Trellix ePO (HBSS/ESS), and related security tools in a production environment.
• Proven ability to implement and validate STIGs on Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.
• Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Nessus, ePO, and associated infrastructure components.
• Deep understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking protocols, and security best practices.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, including design and architecture.
• Demonstrated capability to identify security risks throughout information system network structures to include the Operating Systems, hardware, and various data transfer protocols.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to Run Evaluate-STIG scans on Windows and RHEL servers, as well as network devices. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of the process of obtaining licenses for all HBSS ePO’s and Tenable Security Centers. (Preferred)
• Thorough understanding of Information Security principles and Risk Assessment techniques. (Preferred)
Other Job Requirements:
• Minimum active Top Secret-SCI security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship, and successful background check.
• Location: Arlington, VA (Pentagon).
Salary and Benefits:
• $140K-$152K/Year
• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
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