We are seeking to hire an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support our DOE customer in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The primary responsibilities of the position are to utilize and configure existing cybersecurity tools to perform the monitoring, analysis, correlation and reporting of cybersecurity issues and incidents.

Other responsibilities are to provide guidance and recommendations for new tools based on changes in threats, architecture, technological advances, or organization mission; implementation of new tools and modifications to architecture; updates, maintenance, and monitoring of cyber security tools; analyze changes, events, and other potential incidents for risk to the environment; event analysis, incident determination, and incident management. This security engineer reports directly to leadership; should have strong verbal and written communication skills for presentations related to activities.

Required Experience, Education, Skills and Technologies

• US Citizenship (no dual citizenship permitted)
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university emphasizing information systems management and/or security arena. Four years of technical work experience may be substituted for education requirements. One year of higher education can be substituted for one year of technical experience.
• Five (5) years of related work experience with a preference in experience applying techniques used by cyber security personnel.
• Strong system administration experience with Windows and Linux
• Demonstrated capability to identify security risks throughout information system network structures to include the Operating Systems, hardware, and various data transfer protocols.
• Experience with Security Information and Event Management tools, Log Management and Correlation tools, and Anti-virus/anti-malware tools.
• Effective communication and presentation skills (i.e., ability to present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations in group and individual settings).
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills (i.e., ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work, and to control and follow up to assure work completion).
• Demonstrated initiative (i.e. initiate appropriate action without being directed) and ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., ability to work effectively on teams, communicate effectively, work/interact effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and with diverse personal attributes).
• Prior experience with web application scanning

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills and Technologies

• Experience with forensics a plus
• Experience with implementing, monitoring and maintaining the following technologies is preferred:

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``` - Windows Server Operating Systems - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Tenable Security Center (Tenable.sc)/ACAS - Tripwire - Splunk - RedSeal - Qmulos/QAudit - BurpSuite - Qualys - Invicti - HP WebInspect - CrowdStrike - Tanium - McAfee ePO - SourceFire IPS

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``` - Strong understanding of ACAS Guidance or configuration of Tenable.sc for refining scan processes and enabling credentialed scanning across various operating system types. - Strong understanding of DISA STIG's, NIST 800-53 Controls, developing or applying hardening guidelines - Experience with SCAP Tools and Configuration Control reviews and assessment

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``` - Ability to write Standard Operating Procedures "SOP'' and train personnel. - Comfortable with Splunk queries and Splunk Dashboards to investigate anomalous activity or identify and troubleshoot issues. - Familiarity with eGRC Tools and Assessment and Authorization (AandA)

Security Clearance Level

• Ability to obtain a clearance OR an Active Top Secret Clearance, SSBI (Single Scop Background Investigation) with the ability to upgrade to a Department of Energy (DOE) "Q" Clearance, OR an active Q (preference will be made for those candidates that have an active clearance).

Work Schedule

• On-site daily in Las Vegas, Nevada

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

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