Jr. Information Security Engineer with Security Clearance
Company: ManTech International
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future Become an integral part of
a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization,
where our employees come firstAt ManTech International Corporation,
you'll help protect our national security while working on
innovative projects that offer opportunities for
advancementCurrently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and
customer-oriented JrInformation System Security Engineer to join
our team in Colorado Springs, COResponsibilities include, but are
not limited to:--- Apply entry-level knowledge of information
security principles and practicesManage and maintain the security
integrity of all IT systems and network architecturesEnsure systems
are securely operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance
with security policies and practices defined by the customer
(federal government agency) and outlined in the security planEnsure
all system users have the correct authorizations and privileges to
perform their jobs and are aware of their security responsibilities
while accessing the system.
* Provide training to system users on preferred security
practicesAuthor risk assessments and support certification and
accreditation activitiesParticipate in system reviews, to include
custom, COTS and GOTS software and hardware, and in-house software
development, and provide recommendations for securing the systems
and software.
* Other facets of the IT Security Engineer responsibilities include
the following:
* Perform access management duties to ensure proper documentation
and tracking of individual access to info systems.
* Provide daily, ongoing security oversight of assigned systems, to
include the security impact of proposed modifications, additions,
and technology refresh evolutions
* Advise users of the security features and procedures used in
their ISs
* Understand system security vulnerabilities and associated threats
and assess the overall security risks to the system.
* Provide mitigation recommendations to reduce identified security
risks
* Work directly with internal IT staff and customer to establish
and enforce IT security best practices, protection objectives,
process improvements and effective IT security controls
* Perform system vulnerability scanning using approved software
tools
* Demonstrate understanding of software installations, systems
monitoring and troubleshooting, account management, and overall
efforts to minimize system downtime
* Understand the administration of critical server infrastructure,
including stand-alone and virtual servers, Containerization, server
backup and recovery, and platforms such as file servers and web
servers
* Provide support to the administration staff for security-relevant
applications, such as IDS/IPS and log manager, and associated
accountsAssist in IT security incident response and
documentationPerform regularly scheduled security reviews (e.g.,
technology, operations and personnel).
* Serve as an interface to government compliance and policy teams
to ensure the system consistently meets the requirements for
certification and accreditationParticipate in designing and
managing IT Security strategy including both infrastructure and
applicationsAssist with security and compliance-based
projectsConsult with users to determine requirements and provide
security solutions to meet needsCoordinate projects involving
database and security issues and requirements.
Basic Qualifications:--- 0-3 years' Information Security experience
as a Security Engineer supporting development, test, and production
environments.
* Fundamental knowledge implementing and enforcing security
directives, policies, publications, and regulations
* Fundamental knowledge with System Security Plan content and
requirements
* Experience in IT security certifications (CISSP, CompTIA Security
+, CPP)
* Possess clear understanding of security protocols and standards
and have experience with software and security architectures.
* Ability to design and implement security tests in accordance with
stated criteria
* Fundamental knowledge with security practices of Intranet and
Extranet
* Experience with Linux/UNIX and Windows Operating Systems
* Fundamental knowledge of protocols and standards, such as,
SSL/TLS, CIFS, HTTP/S, DHCP, SMTP, LDAP/S and Microsoft DNS
* Fundamental knowledge of networking concepts and services, such
as, VPNs, IPSec, PKI and TCP/IP
* Fundamental knowledge of accreditation processes, such as Risk
Management Framework (RMF), with knowledge of NIST 800.53
standardsPreferred Qualifications:--- Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science, Information Systems Management, Information Technology, or
other related discipline
* 1+ years of experience in IT security field
* Familiar with security controls for Federal Information
Systems
* Ability to integrate and function as a Security professional team
member
* Ability to work with minimal direction on a variety of
requirements utilizing Work Instructions and Procedures.
* Strong communication skills, both oral and written
* Organized, responsive and highly thorough problem solver
* Familiar with security controls of Federal Information Systems
Security Clearance Requirements:--- Due to the nature of this
government contract an Active DOD Secret clearance is required
along with the ability to obtain an agency suitability clearance
Physical Requirements:--- Must be able to remain stationary up to
75% of the time in an office environment.
* Must be able to traverse between one work location to another to
accomplish work duties.
* Must be able to operate IT equipment such as a computer, copier,
fax machine, etc.
* Must be able to communicate effectively with management and
co-workers to exchange information accurately.
* Must be able to read, review and effectively respond to
electronic as well as verbal communications.
* This position supports an IT operations environmentCandidates may
need to support work on nights and weekends and may be included in
an on-call rotation for after-hours support.
* Currently, the contract work location requirement is to work in
the office at the customer's site once weekly at a minimumThis is
subject to changeThe projected compensation range for this position
is $58,700-$97,900There are differentiating factors that can impact
a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract
Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and
competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location
(For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as
Federal Government Contract Labor categoriesIn addition, ManTech
invests in it's employees beyond just compensationManTech's
benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health
Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term
and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and
Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other
optional benefit electionsFor all positions requiring access to
technology/software source code that is subject to export control
laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying
U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license.The applicant
will be required to answer certain questions for export control
purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance
personnel to ensure compliance with federal lawManTech may choose
not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to
export-controlled technology or software source code may require
authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that
basis aloneManTech International Corporation, as well as its
subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity
employerWe do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin,
marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled
Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or
Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other
characteristic protected by lawIf you require a reasonable
accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its
online applicant system, please contact ManTechs Corporate EEO
Department at (703) 218-6000ManTech is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected
veterans are urged to applyManTechs utilization of any external
recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full
compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action
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