Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Absolute Business Solutions Corp ABSC is not just another technology company Were a community of innovators engineers cybersecurity professionals analysts and business leaders working together to solve some of the nations most complex security challenges For more than 20 years we have supported critical Department of Defense DoD Intelligence Community IC and Federal Civilian missions As we continue to grow were looking for exceptional professionals ready to make a meaningful mission impact AFNCR ITS 2 delivers and protects the enterprise IT infrastructure supporting some of the nations most critical defense command and control and senior leader operations This is more than routine cybersecurity support it is an opportunity to help secure the systems and networks that must remain available resilient and trusted when the mission matters most ABSC is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer ISSE to support the Air Force within the National Military Command Center NMCC The ISSE will provide cybersecurity and security engineering expertise for the NMCC including technical security assessments vulnerability management system hardening security architecture support and cybersecurity risk mitigation The successful candidate will bring hands on expertise with Host Based Security System HBSS Assured Compliance Assessment Solution ACAS Tenable SecurityCenter Nessus Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments Work Location Full time onsite at the NMCC at the Pentagon in Arlington VA with adhoc telework based on mission requirements and prior client approval Schedule Flexible; core hours are 7am 3pm Security Clearance An active TSSCI security clearance is required Responsibilities The Information Systems Security Engineer will Provide cybersecurity and security engineering services including system security engineering cybersecurity risk assessments and security architecture supportPerform and review technical security assessments of computing environmentsIdentify system vulnerabilities cybersecurity risks and instances of noncompliance with established security standards and regulationsDevelop and recommend mitigation strategies and corrective courses of actionBuild deploy maintain and patch HBSS Windows servers and ACAS Red Hat Enterprise Linux 79 and 8 serversBuild maintain secure and patch McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator Tenable SecurityCenter and Nessus serversCreate and manage SecurityCenter accounts for vulnerability managers conducting ACAS scansAnalyze ACAS scan results and support the remediation of identified vulnerabilitiesObtain and manage required licenses for HBSS ePO and Tenable SecurityCenter environmentsObtain HBSS and ACAS Kickstart ISO images from the Defense Information Systems AgencyBuild and administer virtual servers supporting cybersecurity operationsDeploy configure and patch McAfee modules through ePolicy OrchestratorDevelop and configure McAfee policies appropriate to each supported environmentApply Security Technical Implementation Guides to HBSS Windows operating systems McAfee policies and ACAS Red Hat Enterprise Linux serversConfigure McAfee policies to comply with applicable security benchmarksRun Security Content Automation Protocol scans on Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux serversUpdate Red Hat Enterprise Linux 79 and 8 RPM packages as releases become availableEstablish and maintain local YUM repositories to patch offline ACAS serversDeploy Rogue System Detection sensors across applicable network subnetsIdentify rogue subnets and endpoints and support appropriate remediation actionsTroubleshoot Tenable SecurityCenter and Nessus scanner issuesDocument technical solutions assessment results cybersecurity risks and recommended courses of actionCommunicate complex technical findings clearly to technical teams government stakeholders and leadershipWork independently exercise sound judgment and initiate appropriate action without requiring continuous directionRequired Qualifications Active TSSCI security clearanceCurrent CompTIA Security certificationAt least five years of relevant systems engineering experienceDemonstrated understanding of systems engineering including system design and architectureHands on experience administering and securing HBSS ACAS ePO Tenable SecurityCenter or Nessus environmentsExperience building deploying maintaining and patching Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux serversExperience applying STIGs and other cybersecurity benchmarks to operating systems security tools and enterprise environmentsAbility to interpret vulnerability scan results and develop or implement appropriate remediation actionsDemonstrated ability to identify cybersecurity risks across information system and network architectures including operating systems hardware and data transfer protocolsStrong planning organizational prioritization and time management skillsEffective written verbal briefing and presentation skillsAbility to communicate technical information effectively in both formal and informal settingsDemonstrated initiative and ability to work independentlyAbility to work full time onsite in the NMCC environmentEducation and Experience Candidates must meet one of the following combinations Bachelors degree At least five years of relevant experienceMasters degree At least three years of relevant experienceNo degree At least 12 years of intensive and progressive experience demonstrating the required technical proficiencyQualifying degrees should be in computer science information technology cybersecurity engineering or a closely related discipline Salary Salary is commensurate with education experience knowledge skills abilities and qualifications The anticipated salary range for this requisition is 120000 206000 annually This range represents the anticipated compensation for the position and is not a guarantee of compensation or an offer amount The actual salary offered will depend on factors including the positions responsibilities relevant education and certifications years and depth of experience specialized technical expertise security clearance internal equity contractual labor category requirements applicable market data and other applicable laws or requirements Who We Are ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades We specialize in supporting public sector clients across the Intelligence Defense Health and Safety mission areas Our team delivers the next generation of people programs and technical solutions needed to advance innovation agility resilience and security across the federal government Some of our benefits include Generous PTO plus 11 federal holidays401k retirement plan with company match and immediate vestingAnnual health and wellness allowanceAnnual professional development funding for education training certifications and technology toolsEight hours of paid volunteer time 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