Information Systems Security Engineer

Chantilly, VA, United States

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's most critical intelligence organizations. Your work directly impacts national security and global issues, you will have the chance to contribute to missions that are of paramount importance to the United States and its allies, know that that the environments and programs you support are making a difference on a global scale. Our customers operate at the forefront of technology, dealing with some of the most advanced defense, geospatial, and intelligence systems in the world.

Job Description

Our Government customer develops and operates unique and innovative reconnaissance systems and conducts intelligence-related activities for U.S. National Security. IT within our customer plays a key role in the success of the War Fighter "boots on the ground" and within the Intelligence Community in order to share actionable intelligence on both mission-enabled systems and those centered on the day to day business aspects within the agency.

Blackspoke is a trusted member of a larger team of strategic partners. We provide services to an Intelligence Community agency with a focus in security and counterintelligence. Program focus areas include analytical services, insider threat analysis support, counterintelligence IT architectures, development, and maintenance, counterintelligence inquiries and referent activities, and surge support on various other counterintelligence initiatives.

What you will be working on:

We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA, supporting critical missions within the intelligence community. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, along with DoD IAT II certification (Level III preferred) and at least 5 years of related experience. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques, as well as experience with A&A and RMF processes, continuous monitoring, security compliance, threat prevention, vulnerability mitigation, and the development of security plans and contingency plans.

Implement and maintain data security measures to protect sensitive information and systems.

Conduct security assessments, audits, and evaluations to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.

Develop and implement security plans and contingency plans to mitigate potential security risks and threats.

Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts to identify and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to address security concerns and implement security best practices.

Provide guidance and support on security-related matters to team members and stakeholders.

Stay current with industry trends and developments in cybersecurity to enhance security posture.

What you will bring to us:

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

DoD IAT II certification required, Level III preferred.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

5+ years of related experience in information systems security.

Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques.

Experience with A&A and RMF processes, continuous monitoring, security compliance, threat prevention, and vulnerability mitigation.

Ability to work independently under limited supervision.

Preferred skills include experience using Splunk and ServiceNow, familiarity with cloud security fundamentals, and previous experience in the NRO is preferred.

What you will get:

Joining a team of technology experts and partners in the same mission

A high-growth environment with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as the company grows

Owner and Leadership team that come from technical backgrounds so they understand the day-to-day challenges of the technical consulting world and can offer real-life solutions and guidance

Highly competitive benefits package that shows we want to hire the very best

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance applying outside of the online application, please contact [email protected] for more information.

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