Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join a collaborative, dynamic team in a fast paced mission-focused environment. This position will work hand-in-hand with the customer team as well as external teammates across all program security functions. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of information security principles, as well as experience in security engineering, risk management, and compliance. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and problem-solver and will work with cross-functional teams. The ISSE must be able to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective technical solutions. 

• Conduct technical evaluation of information systems design, and information security aspects and accreditation.
• Perform vulnerability assessments using Nessus Security Scanner, Web Inspect and App Detective.
• Review requests for software installation and conduct technical risk assessments on software implementation.
• Coordinate and track security action requests and report status to senior managers.
• Assist customer staff in resolving operational security issues involving vendors who support the program.
• Analyze, modify when necessary and maintain the Program’s operational security posture.
• Conduct and analyze auditing requirements weekly.

• 5+ years of experience in IT security and/or information assurance
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Information Assurance policies and regulations and how they relate to the certification and accreditation process
• Experience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation
• Experience in generating appropriate security documentation to receive proper accreditation from customer security personnel, and correcting security shortfalls as they are identified through customer sponsored reviews
• Knowledge of threat Understanding of cyber environment and threats of our cyber adversaries
• Familiar with how to architect and implement the systems developments form a security perspective
• Possesses strong technical skills and analytic ability
• Bachelor’s Degree
  
• US Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance