INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Job Description Strategic ACI is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)who will be responsible for management of the certification and accreditation of computer networks and standalone information systems using government standards. This individual will maintain responsibility for media control, virus scanning, hardware and software control, and computer security briefings. Additionally, the ISSE will support all disciplines within the security program and ensure business needs are met. Responsibilities: * Work with the system administrator to ensure all systems security procedures are being followed and maintain audit files that are reviewed in accordance with multiple client requirements. * Interact with internal and external customers or government security officials to perform security duties, address routine information security matters with employees regarding issues, and report preparation and system security access briefings. * Make sound decisions and manage all aspects of information systems security as it applies to the DOD community (NISPOM, IFSO Manual, NISPOM Technical Baseline, DOD 8570M), conduct risk assessments on hardware intended for use by a program to determine the proper Protection Level for the IS, and identify any vulnerabilities that would need mitigation. * Prepare and implement Information System Security Plans, Protection Profiles, etc., working closely with local DSS, ODAA, and other government approval authorities to achieve system accreditation and maintain compliance for all collateral classified information systems. * Conduct regular AIS audits to ensure accredited systems are being operated securely and computer security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans.
* Ensure that personnel are trained on the IS's prescribed security restrictions and safeguards before they are initially allowed to access a system. * Ensure the implementation of site procedures for marking, handling, controlling, removing, transporting, sanitizing, reusing, and destroying media/equipment containing classified information are followed.
Qualifications: Required: * Active TS and willing to upgrade to SCI and take a CI polygraph within 30 days of onboarding.
* A Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of experience.
* 8-10 years of related experience in INFOSEC administration. * In-depth experience with Government procedures and policies, including Operations Security requirements and preparation of deliverable documentation.
* 3 years of experience generating Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages, including supporting Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 compliance.
* 3 years of experience providing Cybersecurity (IT security) support with IT hardware, software, networks/security system, or management services with IT hardware, software, networks/security system.
* 3 years of experience with applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs) and Security Recommendation Guides (SRG).
* 2 years of experience utilizing the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool to analyze computer asset vulnerabilities.
Certifications: * IA certification in Security+ CE or higher (e.g. CEH, CASP, CISSP, etc.) About Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc Strategic Alliance Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Strategic ACI not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster. Why choose a career with Strategic ACI? Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc. believes that our greatest asset is our employees. Our goal is not to meet our staff's expectations, but to exceed them. Competitive salaries, work-life balance, industry leading benefits packages, and family first values are at the core of Strategic ACI's culture. We're proud the be selected as a 2020 Best Places to Work in the Greater Washington Area by the Washington Business Journal (WBJ), as well as being 1 of 19 Virginia based companies to be awarded the prestigious HIRE Vets Gold Medallion by the Department of Labor for our commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Your Strategic ACI Total Rewards Compensation Package includes: * Competitive salary * 100% benefits paid (Includes; health, dental, and vision plan premiums) for all full time employees and their families * 401k with 5% match vested at day one! * Profit sharing commensurate with company growth * PTO - 3 weeks and 3 days per year * 11 Company Paid Holidays (aligned with Federal Government) * Long term/Short term disability * 1.5x salary life insurance * $100 per month cell phone allowance * $6000 cash in lieu of benefits per year if employee is insured elsewhere * Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for college or professional certifications * Casual dress code, company lunches, flexible schedules, employee phone plan discounts