JUNIOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER (59350)
Information Systems - Security
USA-MD-Hanover
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Clearance Status: Must be Current
Schedule: Full Time
Type of Travel: Continental US
Percent of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Description
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
POSITION SUMMARY:
With a wide range of knowledge, performs independent assessment of the information security posture of an organization using applicable tools. Assesses information network threats such as computer viruses. Operates vulnerability assessment equipment in support of penetration analyses. Provides guidance to less experienced information security professionals. Prepares evaluation reports. Recommends remedial action.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors security systems, and analyzes potential threats and vulnerabilities to client systems. Develops new computer and network security systems, including both hardware and software. Coordinates technical incident response and remediation activities for client environments. Provides security analysis and consultation services for product, system and network architecture designs. Develops tools for operational use and analyzes current threats to information security and systems. Analyzes network traffic and alerts to assess, prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms. Launches and tracks investigations to resolution. Composes and sends alert notifications. Analyzes security findings and data. Publishes reports and keeps metrics for client systems. Identifies trends and root causes of system failures or vulnerabilities. Maintains vendor and trusted partner relationships. Ensures that the Information Systems Security departments policies, procedures, and practices as well as other systems user groups are in compliance. Ensures that the physical environment of the computers and their terminals are properly secured.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires a bachelors degree or equivalent and five to seven years of related experience.
Security Clearance:
Must have a current TS/SCI with a polygraph.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face to face. Some travel may be required.
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
