Information Systems Security Engineer

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.  We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.

Our hard work is evident in everything we do.  Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best.  It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine. 

As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

Job Description: 

• The ISSE will work as part of a team reviewing and assessing Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization body of evidence for classified information systems, to include: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Continuous Monitoring Plan, Incident Response Plan, Access Control Plan, Security Assessment Plan, etc.
• Review new and existing systems for technical compliance with IA directives and protection of data at all classification levels including SCI. Advise on in-depth security design review and threat/risk assessments.
• Provide inputs to technical artifacts, including Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs).
• Conduct site visits and assessments to inspect IA plans and security control implementations and support Incident Response Team (IRT) activities.

Here’s what you need:

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.)
• 5+ years of implementing NIST 800-53, Rev 4 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• 5+ years of experience with Windows and Linux environments.
• 5+ years of experience with virtualization or cloud environments.
• 2+ years of using information security and assurance practices and principles.

Bonus points if you have:

• Other Security related certification (Cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, Windows, etc)
• Experience working in a DevSecOps project environment.
• Formerly or currently a system administrator, developer, or engineer.
• Experience with MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers. Ability to interface with seasoned Government personnel.
• Ability to work in a matrixed team environment and support multiple different efforts as needed.
• Desire to learn new technologies and tools and willing to share your experience with the team
• JSIG or ICD 503 compliance
• Familiar with the Joint Exercise Life Cycle

Security Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to start

Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.