Information Assurance (IA) System Security Engineer III
Gtangible Corporation
Service‑disabled, veteran‑owned small business delivering national security, program, and mission support to U.S. government.
Senior IA System Security Engineer for DoD SAPs, handling RMF, JSIG, and risk management.
28 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
46 Employees
Service Specialisms
Program Protection (Security)
Information Assurance
Interoperability
DIACAP
Program Security Managers
CIP & Automated Security Systems
Construction Management and Engineering Technicians
Human Capital Development
Sector Specialisms
Information Systems Security
Information Assurance
Computer Network Defense
Network Engineering
Systems Administration
IT Customer Support
Communications Security
Physical Security
Role
Description
siem integration
risk analysis
security assessments
incident response
tool development
compliance review
Integrate/Develop new techniques to improve Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for networks/systems operating at various classification levels.
Review ISSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations.
Integrate ancillary monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports.
Analyze technical risk of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes.
Recommends cybersecurity software tools and assists in the development of software tool requirements and selection criteria to include the development of product specific STIGs from applicable DISA SRGs.
Assist team to design, integrate, and implement JSIG/RMF Continuous Monitoring tools and processes.
Perform analysis of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) authorization process.
Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures.
Represent the customer in various SSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings.
Leads technical teams in implementation of predetermined long-range goals and objectives.
Develop improvements to security assessments with regard to accuracy and efficiency.
Write and execute cybersecurity test procedures for validation of control compliance.
Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations.
Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of DoD and other agencies security policy and enterprise solutions.
Provides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security.
Supports customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews.
Integrate COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics.
Represent the customer in various ISSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings.
Assist with site activation activities and design reviews.
Work as part of a security incident response team as needed.
Perform security assessments of servers/network devices/security appliances.
Build operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists.
Contributes to the development of new principles, concepts, and methodologies.
Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan.
Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle.
Chair and or Co-Chair customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in ISSE IPT reviews.
Serves as technical expert to the Cybersecurity Assessment Program providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives to complex problems.
Monitor/analyze output of cybersecurity related tools for reportable security incidents and residual risk.
Provide ISSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development.
Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments.
Lead a team of System Security Engineers and Certification and Accreditation Analysts responsible for ensuring the customers national and international security interests are protected as support equipment are designed and tested.
Develop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customer
Provides expert support, research and analysis of exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to them.
Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures.
Requirements
siem
nessus
devops
active directory
masters
sap
Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris) , video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security.
Strong background in Patch/Configuration management, DevOps, and tier 3 support.
Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides highly innovative and ingenious solutions.
Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper- V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office.
Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.
Prior performance in roles such as ISSO, ISSM, SCA or SAP IT Technical Director.
Masters Degree in a related discipline and 15 years of related experience or 21 years of related experience without a degree.
Minimum of 2 years of SAP experience required.
Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills. Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Architect and Engineer Level II or Information Assurance Architect and Engineer Level III within 6 months of the date of hire.
Benefits
National Security Programs
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
requires top secret/sci clearance with sap eligibility.
consent for counterintelligence polygraph is required.
Company
Overview
$6.3M contract
DHS FLETC support award
Secured a five-year federal contract to support training and leadership programs for the Department of Homeland Security.
Founded in 2009, began as a veteran-led firm combining military insight with agile support services.
Registered as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with Delaware incorporation and CAGE code for government contracting.
Delivers national security programs, administrative/program management, and mission/warfighter support across CONUS and OCONUS.
Over the past decade, secured multi-million-dollar contracts.
Typical projects include information assurance, network defense, logistics, training development, and theater security cooperation.
Expanded into international program support and energy-focused organizational development.
Maintains small-business agility with big-agency impact.
Culture + Values
Customer-First Mindset
Commitment to Excellence
Continuous Learning & Growth
Innovation & Creativity
Collaboration & Teamwork
Integrity & Transparency
Environment + Sustainability
2030 Target
Net Zero Commitment
The company aims to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, marking a significant step toward climate action.
Prioritizing energy-efficient technologies and practices
Reducing carbon footprint through renewable energy usage
Implementing sustainable supply chain practices
Focused on waste reduction and recycling initiatives
Tracking and reporting progress annually
Inclusion & Diversity
45% Female Representation
Gender Parity in Leadership Roles
The leadership team includes 45% female representation, ensuring balanced perspectives and diverse decision-making.
Workforce diversity initiatives focused on creating an inclusive environment
Regular diversity training and awareness programs
Tracking progress and setting annual diversity targets