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As a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer, you will join a small team providing Information Assurance Architecture Analysis and Security Engineering Support for the National Leadership Command Capability. This role supports Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications, Continuity of Government, and Senior Leader communications. You will perform in a consultant-like capacity to deliver threat-informed cybersecurity products, including risk assessments, architecture reviews, and engineering guidance. Daily responsibilities involve designing and implementing security systems for networking and computing environments, evaluating emerging technologies like Zero Trust and Cloud Computing, and conducting requirements gap analyses. You will utilize the Risk Management Framework, NIST 800 Series, CNSSI 1253, and DoD 8500 standards to ensure compliance. Required expertise includes network technology, system security engineering, and incident response capabilities. Candidates must possess a CISP or CASP certification and hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph.
RMF
ACAS
Trellix
Splunk
STIG)'s
Windows
Linux
C2S Cloud
DevOpsSec
Information Assurance
Security Controls
System Test Plans
Network Architecture
IAT Level 2