Lead Information Security Engineer

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The Role

The Lead Information Security Engineer is a member of the Industrial Security team supporting Lumen Public Sector and is responsible for performing cybersecurity compliance activities in support of various government contracts. The Lead Information Security Engineer must execute all six phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process in accordance with both FISMA and DoD policy. Responsibilities include developing RMF documentation (System Security Plan, Security Control Traceability Matrix, Plan of Action & Milestones, various Standard Operating Procedures, Continuous Monitoring Plan, etc), tracking/resolving vulnerabilities, performing continuous monitoring activities, developing security policies, and supporting all cybersecurity compliance related activities. The Lead Information Security Engineer works closely with Lumen program teams and government customers on a regular basis.

A successful candidate will have excellent communications skills and experience presenting technical and non-technical cybersecurity issues to a wide variety of audiences. The candidate must be able to work independently and as a team leader to develop and execute strategies. The candidate must also possess and maintain a broad technical knowledge of current and emerging technologies used within corporate infrastructure and government customer infrastructure. In addition, candidates must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to pay attention to details, and effective problem-solving skills.

The Main Responsibilities

1. Perform as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for government systems
2. Achieve and maintain ATOs (Authority to Operate)
3. Write System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M), Continuous Monitoring Plans, Risk Assessments, Privacy Impact Analyses (PIA), and supporting documentation for systems subject to NIST SP 800-53
4. Lead Security Assessment and Authorization processes and procedures
5. Manage cybersecurity audits by federal departments/agencies, including third party auditors
6. Develop and complete continuous monitoring reports and briefings
7. Interface with appropriate government agencies, company management and employees, customers, vendors, and suppliers to ensure understanding of and compliance with security requirements
8. Review vulnerability and compliance scan results (Nessus, Qualys, etc), work with team members to resolve vulnerabilities, and track ongoing vulnerability status and remediation
9. Conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
10. Investigate and document cybersecurity incidents, as well as provide protective and corrective measures in response to such incidents
11. Report all cybersecurity incidents to the program Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM) through reports and briefings
12. Participate in the change management process to ensure changes to software, hardware, and firmware do not adversely impact the security of an environment
13. Develop, facilitate, and present information security awareness and security training on various customer and corporate security policies
14. Recommend security best practices and system configuration standards

What We Look For in a Candidate

1. Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience
2. Minimum of 6 years of relevant Security/Compliance Engineering experience
3. Extensive experience in the administration, design and implementation of security controls including experience in applying methodologies and principles for all levels of security.
4. Exceptionally strong oral and written communication skills, collaboration skills, and experience in presenting technical issues to all levels of management, as well as non-technical staff.
5. Must possess current applicable professional/technical certifications, such as CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, GISEC, CISM or CISA.
6. Experience with technologies, tools and process controls to minimize risk and data exposure.
7. Broad technical knowledge of current and emerging technologies used both within the corporate infrastructure and in delivering customer facing services.
8. Suitability, Public Trust required
9. Active TS Clearance preferred

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$94420 - $125890 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

$99390 - $132510 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

$104360 - $139140 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

$109330 - $145770 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.