Share Email Opening Title Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)  Category Information Technology   Description At STR (www.stresearch.com), we harness the power of technology to solve challenging national security problems. Our nation's military and intelligence services employ advanced technologies at all echelons, from central commands to battlefields, to create strategic and tactical advantage. Our mission is to provide this advantage through the development and delivery of innovative sensors and information processing capabilities. Applications include data analytics, cyber security, video and image understanding, and command and control.   STR is a small, employee-owned, rapidly growing business focused on research and development (R&D) for the defense and intelligence communities. STR has approximately 100 employees at sites in Woburn, MA, Dayton, OH and Arlington, VA.  We are a nationally recognized leader in research areas including data analytics, sensors and signal processing, electronic warfare, cyber, video and image understanding, command and control, and precision navigation. Several programs have transitioned advanced technology to military and intelligence users.  While our primary focus is on serving US Government customers, we are pursuing commercial applications as well.   STR seeks to provide an outstanding work environment for its employees with excellent benefits and competitive compensation.  Full-time employees enjoy 401(k), profit sharing, health and welfare benefits, subsidies for training and conference attendance to foster continued learning and development, and a casual yet intellectually challenging work environment. Arlington site employees are provided with a stipend for parking or public transportation.  Join our dynamic entrepreneurial team, become part of our fast growing company, help us make a difference in the world, and share in our continuing success.   STR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.     Job Description:  Position is for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Information Assurance (IA) team (ISSM, ISSO), system administrators, and program technical staff for ongoing and emerging programs requirements. Responsibilities include implementing Information Assurance and Information Security protections and requirements in program development and execution environments. Duties will include performing analysis, identifying and implementing protection solutions, and preparing and maintaining engineering and security related documentation. Specific tasks could include and or be related to, but will not be limited to, the following.  Performing vulnerability assessments; Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities (e.g., DoD, RMF, NIST); implementation of security controls in networking devices databases, operating systems, hardware and software components; administering and managing IA Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), and security Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) mitigations through timely assessment of IAVA notices and POA&M corrective actions; conducting technical and nontechnical reviews and audits as necessary to support development and test efforts both in house and at customer sites; assisting system  administrators and ISSM in maintaining system accreditations in accordance with the approved IA program and procedures.   Position Requirements Required Qualifications: 6+ years of progressive technical (hands-on) experience related to Information Assurance/Cyber Engineering requirements, determination, development, and implementation Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related technical field (Master's Degree preferred) or equivalent experience Experience implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation Experience in security systems engineering involving various computer hardware and software operating system and application solutions in both stand-alone and LAN/WAN configurations Experience with security features and/or vulnerability of various operating systems as defined by NIST, DISA (STIGs), and USCYBERCOM. Experience with network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account management best practices for UNIX (HP-UX & Solaris), Window Server, Windows clients, Microsoft Exchange, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS , Ubuntu and CISCO systems Experience with performing patch updates and vulnerability remediation Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools; e.g., Retina, NMap, ACAS, EVSS, HBSS, Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Experience with cyber security toolset including anti-virus, Vulnerability Assessment, HIDS and NIDS Hands on experience with configuring and maintaining networking devices (firewalls, switches, routers, Taclanes, NSA Type I encryption, etc.) DoDI 8570.01-M IAT/IAM Level-III Compliant Certification (such as CISSP) Experience working U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance/Information Security Engineering subject matter expert Minimum, Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility   Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with Program Protection Plan (PPP) required by DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5200.39 Familiarity with Anti-Tamper/System Integrity concepts Security-related Network (e.g., Cisco) and Operating Systems (e.g., Solaris) certification or training Experience briefing senior U.S. Government and company program leadership Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision   About the Organization Systems & Technology Research (STR) is a rapidly growing technology company with locations north of Boston, MA, Arlington, VA and near Dayton, OH. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security, trying to understand how to protect our society: from stopping malicious botnet attacks, to understanding cyber vulnerabilities, providing next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare to developing artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, but you go home at night knowing that you pushed the forefront of technology and made the world a little safer. We recognize that the world is changing, that it is becoming more connected than ever before, making things change faster than before, and reshaping society in the process. We all want to understand this changing world and leave it better for our work. We're not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe!   EOE Statement STR is fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@stresearch.com and provide your name, phone number and email address. US Citizenship is required for all positions.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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