About the role

What will you do at Modern Technology Solutions Inc?

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is hiring an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) at Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide the government customer with expert technical assistance by designing secure networks, performing security assessments of computing environments, evaluating architectures for compliance with Information Assurance (IA) standards, and recommending risk mitigation strategies
• Lead as a security engineer providing expert assistance with the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networks, enclave environments, architectures, systems, and system components.
• Support Government enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
• Provide the customer with assistance to ensure that the architecture and design of information systems are functional and secure
• Advocate and recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements
• Monitor and recommend improvements to IA policy
• Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management
• Identify security requirements for the proper handling of Government data
• Interact with Government customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve IA objectives.

Qualifications

Required:
• Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to abide by MTSI's core values
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Prior experience as an ISSE
Education

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical discipline
Certification

Requirements

• DoDD 8140 compliance with IASAE Level III or Level II
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Clearance

Requirements

· TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
The pay range for this position is $165,000 to $275,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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Which skills does this role require?

Information AssuranceSecurity AssessmentsRisk MitigationNetwork DesignArchitecture ComplianceSecurity PlanningRisk AnalysisLeadershipCommunicationTechnical AssistanceTrusted RelationshipsGovernment InteractionData HandlingPolicy ImprovementSystem-Level SolutionsIntegrationInformation Systems Security EngineerISSETS/SCIPolygraphSecure NetworksCISSPISSEPDoDD 8140Annapolis JunctionMarylandMTSI

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