Principal Security Engineer

URS Apptis is looking for a Principal Security Engineer ( Network Assurance Watch Officer) to join our team at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Responsibilities:

On a 24x7 and 8x5 basis, conduct real-time analysis of theater IA-CND data from DISA Command Center (DCC) and DISA Support Element (DSE) in the DISA Field Office (DFO) US Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM).

DISA Net Assurance Operations:
Security Hotline Support -

Coordinate computer security incidents, virus reports, and provide regional INFOSEC guidance
Monitor DISA-wide systems and networks for the identification of computer incidents, threat analysis and proactive response, IA analysis, IA reporting, and IA response to the DISN, GIG users.
Coordinate real time response to security incidents & Defend against intrusions
Participate in the evaluation of new IA tools (applications and systems)
Assist the in the enhancement of the network sensors and the Network Assurance analysis servers' baseline configuration.
Intrusion detection is conducted in near real time.

Network Assurance Tier 2 CNDSP Command and Control of all DISA Ops Centers:

Detect all incidents and events to the military domain
Provide threat analysis based on Network Assurance forecast
Provide information assurance/subject matter expert capabilities including sensor monitoring, incident detection
Provide information pertaining to Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Provide information to the Vulnerability Management System (VMS) for tracking

Management Support of CND Protection:

Disseminate IAVM notification and monitor compliance
Analyze results of External Assessments (i.e., Red Teaming) to incorporate into CND services Monitor subscriber's corrective action or mitigation strategy at all times.
Disseminate vendor supplied updates to anti-virus software within 24 hours of release by vendor.
Monitor and Detect all incidents and events in the networks/services supported by the vendor.

Network Assurance System and Application Development Support:

Constantly evaluate emergent technologies relating to CND.
Network Assurance Operation, Administration and Maintenance
Perform continuing log information reviews and audits of system configurations.
Perform initial triage of Network Assurance tickets within established DoD timelines.
Requirements:

Must hold Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
MUST have CISSP, CISM and or GSLC Certification
A.S. degree in electrical Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Physics, Math OR other related scientific OR technical discipline or 4 years experience in IS specializing directly in the security arena.
Experience with CENTCOM and ARCSIGHT software is a plus.
Candidate must hold Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

URS Apptis offers a competitive benefits package, which includes excellent medical and dental benefits, and a 401k plan with matching.

Conditions of employment: All applicants receiving an offer of employment will be required to complete an URS Apptis application and sign a disclosure and authorization form for a background investigation. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of the URS Apptis background investigation which may include a criminal check, drug screening, education and employment verifications and for some positions a credit check. In addition URS Apptis participates in the E-verify employment verification program.

URS Apptis is an equal opportunity employer committed to support family values, integrity in the workplace, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=1351921-1867-3649