Information System Security Engineer (Isse)

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

AnaVation is looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking Information SystemsSecurity Engineer (ISSE) with a focus on maintaining the security and compliance of systems critical to our mission in Quantico, VA. This role involves collaborating with infrastructure teams, making technical security recommendations, customizing scanning processes, managing SecOps applications, and effectively communicating technical concepts.

The specific duties and responsibilities of the role encompass:

Collaborating with infrastructure teams to harden and audit the security posture of systems

Providing technical security recommendations to network, server, workstation, and development teams

Customizing scan policies, dashboards, and reports for accurate scanning result reporting

Building, operating, and updating Security Operations (SecOps) applications and systems

> Splunk with Enterprise Security

> McAfee EPO Endpoint Security (HBSS)

> Tenable Security Center (ACAS)

> IBM BigFix (Patch Management)

Navigating NIST/RMF Certification and Accreditation processes

Communicating technical concepts effectively to audiences with varying technical knowledge

Presenting reports and status updates to audiences of various rank and influence

This position is fully on-site in Quantico, VA.

This position requires a Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain an SCI clearance with a CI polygraph.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient in Tenable Security Center (ACAS), McAfee EPO (HBSS), and Splunk & Enterprise security (SIEM) operations and utilization
• Experience with designing, building, and configuring Splunk instances
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, CentOS, and Apple operating systems
• Proficient in Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) standards, vulnerability and compliance scanning, mitigating findings, and experience with patch management
• Ability to interpret network diagrams, data flow diagrams, and system architecture drawings
• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, in lieu of education, 10 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualification:

• Certifications: Sec+, CISSP, or equivalent certification
• Prior experience as a systems administrator / engineer
• Familiarity with IBM Bigfix & Network Mapper (NMAP) preferred

Benefits 

        Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 

        100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 

        100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance 

        100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 

        401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 

        Competitive Pay 

        Generous paid leave and holiday package 

        Tuition and training reimbursement 

        Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation 

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!