ISSE
Company: Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Location: Niceville
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference?
ARA can provide that! We are a 100% employee-owned company looking
for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our
team supporting research and development projects. We are dedicated
to supporting Department of Defense and operational warfighter
needs, while also being committed to supporting our employee-owners
throughout their entire career. This position is located at Eglin
AFB, in the city of Valparaiso, Florida on the gulf coast of
Florida.
ARA offers an excellent benefits package that includes:
* 401-K Retirement (both Traditional and Roth) with employer
matching
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan
* Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan and a
Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Paid leave and holidays
We are team oriented at ARA. The ideal candidate will be a
hard-working, detail-oriented team player capable of diagnosing IT
problems, implementing workarounds and rapidly resolving issues.
Applicant must be self-motivated and have the ability to work
independently and as part of a high performing team.
As an ISSE, you will demonstrate your knowledge and experience in
the following areas:
* Designing, Planning, Implementing, Operating, Securing, and
Maintaining IT networks within a DoD and DCSA environment of
varying classifications
* Conducting assessments of existing IT architecture for efficiency
and compliance with DoD, NIST, CMMC, and RMF guidelines
* Provide continuous monitoring and Authority To Operate (ATO)
effort support.
* Develop IT security, design, and enhancement policy.
* Create documentation to support enhancement and security
decisions within network design and sustainment.
* Server as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) acting as a liaison
between high level security policies/requirements and the
technical/system administrator teams for implementation of those
requirements.
* Design, implementation, and operation of the Cisco DNA Center
appliance, software, and configurations of all network-based
configurations
* Configuration, Monitoring, and Operation of the Cisco ASA
Firewall appliance
Required Skills:
* Information Systems Security
* RMF, NIST, CMMC
* Solution Design and Implementation
* Cisco based networking to include 9000 series switches, DNA
Center, and ASA firewalls.
* DoD Cryptology devices operation
* Metric generation and report analysis
* Advanced understanding of Information Technology, DoD Networks,
and Information Security
* Advanced knowledge of Servers, Virtualization, Networking,
Routing, Cloud, Firewalls, Wireless, Client Systems, RMF, NIST,
CMMC, and ATO process
Job duties include:
* Monitor systems/network advising senior staff of network failure,
inefficiency, degradation, or security issues.
* Assist in corrective action plans, maintain network
documentation, and ATO efforts.
* Generate solutions and supporting artifacts for implementation of
security or functionality requirements.
* Perform cybersecurity duties in cooperation with the ISSM.
* Consult users and customers for technical solutions to
challenging problems.
* Design, Configure, and Operate all network-based infrastructure
ranging from wireless, firewalls, tunneling, and Cisco DNA Center
operation.
* Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure security and
interconnectivity with On-Premises resources design and
implementation
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related
field.
* 6 Years of related experience, experience may be accepted as a
substitute for a degreed program.
* 2 years of experience as an Information System Security Manager
(ISSM) and 4 years in a technical implementation role
* Technical training/coursework in Information Communications
Systems, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or related
field preferred.
* Ability to obtain DoD 8140 certification within 6 months of
hire.
* Able to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance
Company Details and Job Description:
Applied Research Associates (ARA) is a recognized leader in the
development of cutting-edge research, engineering, and software
solutions that are critical to national defense and other problems
facing the U.S. ARA is a scientific and engineering company with an
excellent national reputation and over a 40-year history of
sustained growth. Our culture supports career growth and rewards
innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence.
ARA is an employee-owned company with an attractive benefit package
that includes 401-K, Employee Stock Ownership, Flexible Spending
Plan, and various insurance options. Our specialty is finding
innovative solutions to complex technical problems. We are seeking
talented and motivated individuals who can help us meet our
objective of providing quality service to our customers. Applicants
selected will be subject to a government security investigation and
must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified
information.
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