Information Security Systems Engineer - Apex Systems

Job#: 2055727

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for a Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support one of our largest government clients in Huntsville, AL. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity and is supporting a newly awarded, 8 year contract.
If interested in this, please send resume and contact information to Tessa Moulds, Professional Recruiter, via [email protected]
Candidates must be US Citizens and able to obtain/maintain at minimum, a DoD Top Secret Clearance, per a condition of employment.
Position: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Terms: Permanent, Direct-Hire
Location: Huntsville, AL
Pay Rate: $140,000 - $155,000
Position Description:
As an information security risk specialist on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with law enforcement to discover their cyber risks, understand policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical, environmental, and personnel details from engineers to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission critical systems. This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in Cloud computing and data science. Join us as we protect our nations cyber infrastructure.
Required Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or IT
• Experience patching Windows and Linux vulnerabilities using manual and automated processes
• Experience with automation tools including Ansible and BigFix
• Experience with RedHat Satellite Server and BigFix for package management or patching
• Experience with Information Assurance or Risk Management Framework (RMF) or Tenable Nessus or Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) or Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
• Experience with Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) or Xacta or eMASS working as an ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Desired Experience:

• Experience with VMWare, Cisco (Nexus), or Palo Alto devices
• Ability to work in Cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments
• CISSP or CompTIA Certification
• Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate and Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate Certifications
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LCFS), Windows Server Administration, Cisco Certified Network Associate, CompTIA Linux+, and CompTIA Server+ Certifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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