Information Systems Security Engineer

Tysons, VA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 18 minutes ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Security Clearance
  • Continuous Integration
  • Information Systems
  • Pivotal
  • Management
  • Firewall
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Endpoint Protection
  • Encryption
  • Collaboration
  • Network
  • Software Development
  • Documentation
  • Computer Science
  • Information Security
  • Cyber Security
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Auditing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • CISSP
  • DoD
  • Splunk
  • Security Controls
  • NIST SP 800 Series
  • Risk Management Framework
  • RMF
  • ICD
  • FISMA
  • FedRAMP
  • Cloud Computing
  • Network Protocols
  • Operating Systems
  • Incident Management
  • Forensics
  • Effective Communication
  • Business Development
  • PPO
  • Point Of Sale
  • HMO
  • Life Insurance
  • Taxes
  • Apache Flex

Summary

  • Requisition ID: 2416
  • Standard Title:
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
  • Location: Tysons Corner, VA
  • Work Type: On-Site
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Job Description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer who will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a dedicated professional with a strong background in cybersecurity, a deep understanding of current threats and vulnerabilities, and the ability to implement robust security measures. You will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cybersecurity infrastructure while staying abreast of emerging trends in the field.

Capabilities
  • Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and encryption mechanisms to ensure the organization's networks and systems remain secure.
  • Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
  • Develop and implement incident response plans to effectively address security breaches, incidents, and breaches.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.
  • Analyze and investigate anomalies and security breaches, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, software development, and compliance, to integrate security into all phases of the development lifecycle and ensure a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.
  • Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of security processes, procedures, and configurations. Prepare detailed reports on security findings, incidents, and actions taken.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer with a specialization in designing and building implementations of required security controls and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.
  • CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.

Required Skills/Experience
  • Strong skills in specifying and implementing log collection into tools such as Splunk, and performing querying and analysis of aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.
  • Strong experience in implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP).
  • Experience with implementing controls for data-centric solutions in the cloud within IL5 to IL6+ environments.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
  • Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation
  • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
Health
  • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection
  • 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
  • 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
Retirement
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
Leave
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid floating holidays.
Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).
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  • Dice Id: 90984897
  • Position Id: a42a318e90d026c1fe7d0d111ce1d5c0
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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