Information Security Engineer - AGS Cyber : Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions to protect systems, networks, and data.
• Monitor and respond to security events and incidents to ensure timely remediation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
• Implement and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and other security infrastructure.
• Perform security log analysis and configure SIEM systems to detect threats.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform patch management and ensure compliance with security best practices.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees to reduce human-related risks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configurations of systems and applications.
• Assist with security audits, compliance efforts, and risk assessments.
• Investigate security incidents and provide root cause analysis and recommendations.
• Research emerging security threats and recommend appropriate defenses.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Document security incidents and maintain incident response playbooks.

Qualifications

• Must have an active TS/SCI + FS Poly Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 4 years of additional ISE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years' experience as an ISE on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Able to apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• DOD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required (must be either CISSP or CASP).