Information System Security Engineer – Level 1

DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced ISSE (Level 1). The ISSE shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies. Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Designs, develops, implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components
• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management
  Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data
• Must meet the Labor Category requirements, contact staffing@ascendantinnovations.com for details.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, is desired.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven (7) years experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

• Eleven (11) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI w/polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIC offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.