Investigate potential security incidents across the Maryland Department of State Police statewide public safety network, from body-worn and in-car cameras to mobile radio systems, servers and firewalls, and make the call on whether an incident occurred.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
About the role
The Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) manages numerous statewide public safety systems, including body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, mobile computer and radio systems, servers, and network equipment, all of which require secure communications and continuous monitoring. The Security Systems Engineer, Senior will be engaged in offensive and defensive information security work to maintain the integrity, security, and availability of these resources.
The role analyzes information requirements, evaluates problems in workflow, organization, and planning, and develops and implements appropriate corrective action plans. You will investigate potential information security incidents, review system, firewall, and network monitoring logs, perform risk assessments, and support MDSP IT staff with server and firewall patching and firmware updates.
Scale and context
- Statewide public safety environment: body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, mobile computer and radio systems, servers, and network equipment
- Security and infrastructure stack includes SolarWinds SEM, CrowdStrike Falcon, Tenable Security Center, and Nessus across Windows Server, Windows workstations, Linux, and Google Workspace
- Both offensive and defensive security work: incident investigation, log review, risk assessment, and vulnerability assessment and remediation
- Senior individual contributor supporting MDSP IT staff on a 2-year engagement with one 2-year renewal option
Location and schedule
On-site at 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208. Some telework may be permitted. Local candidates are preferred. Full time, with an anticipated start in January 2027. Interviews are in person and may be conducted virtually.
What you will do
Incident investigation and monitoring
- Identify and investigate potential information security incidents, connect evidence found during the investigation, and determine whether an incident has occurred
- Review computer and server log files, firewall log files, and network and communication monitoring logs for possible information security incidents
- Access and use interactive, interpretive security systems with online, real-time investigation and research capabilities
- Perform risk assessments based on data from computer, server, firewall, and network monitoring logs
Security engineering
- Perform offensive and defensive information security work to protect statewide public safety systems
- Define, design, develop, document, and implement solutions to multi-level security (MLS) requirements
- Gather and organize technical information about the agency's data and network security needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the MLS arena
- Implement solutions for secure remote access, VPN, intrusion detection, port scanning, web security, and vulnerability assessment and remediation
- Configure, deploy, and support tools such as SolarWinds SEM, CrowdStrike Falcon, Tenable Security Center, and Nessus
Operations support
- Analyze information requirements and evaluate problems in workflow, organization, and planning; develop and implement corrective action plans
- Assist IT resources with server and firewall patching and firmware updates
- Document investigation findings, risk assessments, and corrective actions, and communicate results to MDSP IT staff and management
- Abide by all State of Maryland and MDSP security policies
Award contingency
This position is contingent upon contract award. Candidates selected will receive a contingent offer and must complete a Maryland Department of State Police background check, including Livescan fingerprinting, before reporting. Employment begins only upon award and successful completion of the background check.
Eligibility
- Must successfully pass a Maryland Department of State Police background check before reporting, including fingerprinting at a Maryland Livescan location.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be able to work on-site in Pikesville, Maryland.
Requirements
What you need
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in information systems security engineering
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience investigating and identifying potential information security incidents, connecting evidence found during the investigation, and determining whether an incident has occurred
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience reviewing computer and server log files, firewall log files, and network monitoring logs for possible information security incidents
- Demonstrated ability to perform risk assessments based on data from computer, server, firewall, and network monitoring logs
- Experience using interactive, interpretive security systems with online, real-time investigation and research capabilities
- Ability to assist IT resources with server and firewall patching and firmware updates
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline.
Preferred qualifications
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in each of the following: defining, designing, developing, documenting, and implementing solutions to MLS requirements; gathering and organizing technical information about an agency's data and network security needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the MLS arena; and implementing solutions for secure remote access, VPN, intrusion detection, port scanning, web security, and vulnerability assessments and remediation
- A minimum of twelve (12) months of experience configuring, deploying, and supporting more than one of the following: SolarWinds SEM, CrowdStrike Falcon, Tenable Security Center, Nessus, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows workstation operating systems, Linux, Google Workspace
- Experience supporting public safety, law enforcement, or other public sector organizations
- Previous experience supporting the Maryland Department of State Police
Certifications
No specific certifications are required for this position.
Benefits
Benefits
Standard Employee Benefits.
50% Health Insurance Paid by Innosoft, Paid Vacation, 401K Match, STD LTD and AD&D paid by Innosoft.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $135,000 annually. Actual compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, skills, location and internal equity. This range reflects the anticipated base salary and does not include bonus, benefits or other compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Innosoft Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
As a federal contractor, Innosoft Corporation complies with its applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action obligations, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).
Reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process, please contact and we will work with you.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, drug screening and reference checks in accordance with Innosoft Corporation policy.
