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Position: Information Systems Security Engineer
Location: Bedford, MA (Onsite)
Length: 6 Month Contract to Hire
*Top Secret Clearance Required*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the coordination of system security implementation and processes for the development or modification of systems.
- Provide subject matter expertise to all acquisitions and security documentation as defined in DODI 8500.01 “Cybersecurity”.
- Assist in the system assessment and authorization (A&A) and COMSEC Certification.
- Assist with the design, development, implementation, integration of systems information assurance/cybersecurity and cryptographic architecture.
- Serve as a PMO expert of system security implementation on assigned systems to include IA security protections and requirements.
- Conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and observe audits as necessary to support development and test efforts.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years experience in cyber security or information assurance including technical experience related to cryptographic engineering architecture, requirements determination, development, and implementation.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Must hold one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO.
- Experience with security systems engineering involving hardware and software operating systems and application solutions.
- Experience with security features and/or vulnerability of various operating systems.
- Knowledge of IA vulnerability testing.
- Experience with cryptographic development and certification processes in accordance with NSA/CSS policies.
- Experience with System Security/Program Protection Implementation on major system developments, knowledge of Program Protection Plan development.
- Experience supporting US Government contract proposals as IA/security engineering subject matter expert, and implementation of DoD and Federal security processes.
- Knowledge of security control development and maintenance associated A&A documentation IAW RMF.
- Must have solid communications skills and be capable of working with all levels of an organization.
- Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.
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