Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) with Security Clearance
- Employer
- HII Mission Technologies
- Location
- Hanscom Afb, Massachusetts
- Posted
- Jul 26, 2024
- Closes
- Aug 06, 2024
- Ref
- 2799520128
- Discipline
- Engineering, Systems
- Position Type
- Engineer
- Specialty
- Autonomy
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Corporate, Other Corporate
Requisition Number: 19311 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners. Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: Job Description The HII Cyber Assessment and C3I Infrastructure team is is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support our work with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Cyber Division. This position can be located at either Hanscom Air Force Base or Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The ISSE shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established cybersecurity standards and regulations and recommended mitigation strategies. This includes: Responsible for building, deploying and Patching HBSS Windows and ACAS RedHat Linux 7.9 and 8 servers.
Responsible for building, maintaining, and patching all ePO, Security Center, and Nessus servers.
Provides Security Center accounts for Vulnerability Managers to scan devices within ACAS.
Experience with ACAS scan results and how to remediate vulnerability findings.
Knowledge of the process of obtaining licenses for all HBSS ePO's and Tenable Security Centers.
Expertise in the process of obtaining HBSS and ACAS kickstart ISO's from DISA.
Extensive knowledge of building virtual servers, deploying, and patching all McAfee modules via the ePO, configuring McAfee policies for each environment
STIG'ing HBSS Windows OS, McAfee policies to comply with benchmarks (Not reviewing or confirming), STIG'ing ACAS RHEL servers.
Ability to Run SCAP scans on Windows and RHEL servers.
Displays knowledge of updating RedHat 7.9 and 8 rpm's as they are released,
setup RedHat yum local rpm repositories to patch offline ACAS servers.
Deploying Rogue sensors on each subnet, Identifying Rogue subnets and, rogue endpoints.
Able to troubleshoot Security Center and Nessus scanner issues.
Essential Job Responsibilities The ISSE designs and implements information assurance and security engineering systems with requirements of business continuity, operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and security management). Assesses and mitigates system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle. Validates system security requirements definition and analysis. Establishes system security designs. Implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures. Verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities. Supports secure systems operations and maintenance. Minimum Qualifications Active Secret DoD clearance required
Security+ certification
9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
Effective data analysis and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications are preferred
Experience working in or for the military
Physical Requirements May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k ; financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1- for assistance. Press for HII Mission Technologies.
Responsible for building, maintaining, and patching all ePO, Security Center, and Nessus servers.
Provides Security Center accounts for Vulnerability Managers to scan devices within ACAS.
Experience with ACAS scan results and how to remediate vulnerability findings.
Knowledge of the process of obtaining licenses for all HBSS ePO's and Tenable Security Centers.
Expertise in the process of obtaining HBSS and ACAS kickstart ISO's from DISA.
Extensive knowledge of building virtual servers, deploying, and patching all McAfee modules via the ePO, configuring McAfee policies for each environment
STIG'ing HBSS Windows OS, McAfee policies to comply with benchmarks (Not reviewing or confirming), STIG'ing ACAS RHEL servers.
Ability to Run SCAP scans on Windows and RHEL servers.
Displays knowledge of updating RedHat 7.9 and 8 rpm's as they are released,
setup RedHat yum local rpm repositories to patch offline ACAS servers.
Deploying Rogue sensors on each subnet, Identifying Rogue subnets and, rogue endpoints.
Able to troubleshoot Security Center and Nessus scanner issues.
Essential Job Responsibilities The ISSE designs and implements information assurance and security engineering systems with requirements of business continuity, operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and security management). Assesses and mitigates system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle. Validates system security requirements definition and analysis. Establishes system security designs. Implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures. Verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities. Supports secure systems operations and maintenance. Minimum Qualifications Active Secret DoD clearance required
Security+ certification
9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
Effective data analysis and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certifications are preferred
Experience working in or for the military
Physical Requirements May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k ; financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1- for assistance. Press for HII Mission Technologies.