Contract Information Systems Security Engineer

Job Title
Contract Information Systems Security Engineer
Job ID
27399788
Location
San Jose,  CA 95119
Other Location
Description

Contract Information Systems Security Engineer

San Jose, CA

@Orchard (formerly Talent Orchard) has been an opening to support our large Federal Systems Integration firm for an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer in San Jose, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to support one of the largest defense contractors, which has over $22.59 billion dollars in revenue and is a publically traded company. The company works in a fast-paced environment with over 84, 000 employees worldwide. Period of performance will be 6 months with potential extensions after the said period. Position requires a person with hands-on Information Systems Security Engineering/Cybersecurity Engineering experience with Information System Security Assessments, System Hardening, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) or NIST Cybersecurity Framework security control implementation. This position will help our client move to a more secure digital manufacturing environment. The Information Systems Security Engineer will take a proactive approach partnering and engaging with business leaders, program managers, and professional engineers to meet current and new cybersecurity compliance requirements while maintaining our current production tempo.

 

Skills/Experience Required:

  • Associate’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics. Six (6) years of full time Computer Science work that can be substituted for the AS degree (or) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics. Four (4) years of full time Computer Science work that can be substituted for the BS degree.
  • Cybersecurity Certification such as: Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Security + CE, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
  • Experience implementing system security requirements and controls in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-53
  • Applying working knowledge and practical experience of Risk Management Framework (RMF) or NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Executing Information System Security Assessment Plans and preparing Security Assessment Reports (SAR)
  • Preparing and updating System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan Of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for Information Systems
  • Demonstrated experience applying system-engineering skills to implement Security Requirements and Controls
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
  • Must be a motivated self-starter who can perform duties independently and in a team environment

 

Preferred Skills and Education:

  • Master's Degree in Information Management, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity Demonstrated experience (2+ years) in Information Systems Administration (Windows or Linux) or Help Desk operations.
  • Develop and implement security baselines for computing (Windows, UNIX, or Linux) operating systems
  • Develop and implement security baselines for networking (Cisco, Juniper, Brocade) systems
  • Demonstrated experience conducting STIG/SRG/SCAP analysis and applying STIG controls
  • Demonstrated experience performing, analyzing, and remediating vulnerability scans (Nessus/ACAS)

 

Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC, also known as, Talent Orchard has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI.  Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atOrchard.com.

 

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