Title:  Associate Info Security Systems Engineer - Palm Bay, FL

Job Title: Associate, Information Security Systems Engineer

Job Code:  18324

Job Location:  Palm Bay, FL.

Job Schedule: 9/80

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 under RMF and derivative processes (DOD 8510, JSIG, ICD-503, CNSSI 1253), to achieve security authorization of supported systems. Represents program security needs, concerns and requirements at customer meetings.

Essential Functions: 

• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes to include RMF steps 1-4 (categorization, controls selection, control implementation, security assessment) and standard body of evidence (BoE) package development.
• Knowledge of A&A package processing.
• Support security engineering activities, including basis of estimate development, requirements development, design, test, configuration management and maintenance of information systems and data.
• Assist program security in the development of policies and procedures for emerging security technologies.
• Support vulnerability assessment activities as required.
• Support the evaluation, qualification, testing and delivery of security architecture improvement, obsolescence replacement and vulnerability response projects.
• Experience with Security Testing and Verification
• Work is to be accomplished 100% onsite, in a lab environment, no options for remote support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 0 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active minimum Collateral SECRET Clearance is highly desired.