Information Security Systems Engineer from American Cybersystems

Job Description:

• Applies current systems security engineering methods, practices and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation and integration of systems and networks to maintain system security.
• Works closely with Government customers to ensure that the security protection needs, concerns and requirements are defined and implemented with appropriate fidelity and rigor, early and in a sustainable manner throughout the life cycle of system that will allow for the security authorization of the system of interest.
• Works with systems developers or commercial product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure systems, networks, and database products.
• Uses methods such as encryption technology, vulnerability analysis and security management.
• Responsible for integration of multiple methods into a cohesive system security perimeter and environment and the policies and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain such an environment.
• Will prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation, using multiple standards such as DITSCAP, NIACAP, DCID 6/3, Common Criteria, and NIST 800-37, to achieve security authorization of supported systems.
• Represents program security needs, concerns and requirements at customer meetings.
• Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management.
• Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight.
• Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes.
• Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Education & Experience:

• BA or BS Degree in CS, IT Security, or a related field with 4 years of exp. Or 2 years of exp with an AA Degree 4 or more years in Information Security, 4 years of more in Network field
• Preferred Comp Tia