Information Systems Security Engineer - Senior
Senior
Centralized Logging
Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Platform
Data Security
Engineer
Facilities Management
Ibm Guardium
Identity and Access Management
Information Security
Information Technology (IT)
InfoSec
Nmap
Product Security
Project Management
Risk Governance
Risk Management
Security
Security Assessment
Security Automation
Security Compliance
Security Information And Event Management
Security Monitoring
Security Operations
Security Standards
Security Testing
Solution Architecture
Systems Security Engineer
Tenable Nessus
Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability Scanners
Job Description
Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (onsite) to support an Information Security as a Service (ISaaS) program for a federal law enforcement agency. This position focuses on integrating security configurations into planned solutions, engineering cloud-based architectures, and executing NIST RMF to support timely system authorizations.
Responsibilities
- Act as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity architecture, including integrating technical security configurations into planned solutions.
- Partner with technical teams to build required security configurations such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), centralized logging, and vulnerability remediation.
- Provide technical input for development of the System Security Plan (SSP), ensuring data flows align with least privilege principles.
- Create technically sound remediation approaches to address control gaps identified through self-assessments.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- At least 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and testing of information security systems.
- 8+ years of experience applying federal methods and standards to ensure security safeguards are properly documented.
- 8+ years of experience creating and updating security test plans to detect and mitigate risks.
- Documented leadership experience supervising teams of IT or security professionals.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance (polygraph required post-hire).
- Must possess at least one active certification: CISSP or CEH.
- US Citizenship required.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Technologies and Tools
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Centralized logging
- NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Tenable Nessus
- Splunk
- IBM Guardium
- HP WebInspect
- NMAP
- SSP
- Least privilege principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Cloud Security certification.
- Experience with cloud technologies, enterprise architecture, and emerging technical environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise tools including Tenable Nessus, Splunk, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, and NMAP.
Location, Clearance, and Position Type
- Location: Washington, DC (onsite) / Washington DC Metro Area
- Clearance: Top Secret (TS) / SCI Eligible (Polygraph required post-hire)
- Position Type: Full-Time
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive, company paid healthcare for you (company pays premiums and deductibles).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Travel and performance incentives.
- 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays).
- $5K annual training allowance.
- $500 book allowance.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
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