Information System Security Designer Job in Fort George G Meade, Maryland US

Responsibilities

The National Security Agency charges the Tailored Mitigation Office (TMO) within NSA's Information Assurance Directorate to fundamentally strengthen our National Cyber-security by driving development and adoption of comprehensive, threat-based risk reductions, transforming concepts into relevant, implementable, and scalable defenses. It focuses on understanding the Cyber threats facing our Nation and assuring that there are appropriate mitigations in place to effectively address them. The TMO partners with the larger CND community to gain that understanding and directly with IAD's customers to guide the integration of those mitigations within their networks.

There are a number of functions that come together to provide this critical service to the Department of Defense. These include, but are not limited to, developing, testing, and piloting mitigations to help secure the following:

- Host-based systems,
- Network infrastructures,
- IAD's Mobility effort, and
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Additionally, TMO analysts will be called upon to provide mitigations support to cyber intrusions affecting DoD customers and partners.

Specifically, the TMO is looking to fill the following position:

Information System Security Designer (ISSD): Advise customers in defining information security system security requirements and functionality by designing system architectures, developing security designs, and assessing the effectiveness of security solutions against present and projected cyber threats.

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Qualifications

An ideal candidate will possess the following:

Expertise in the following:
- malware and other Cyber threats
- host-based mitigation technologies
- network-based mitigation technologies
- mobile computing technologies
- architecting secure systems
- host and network administration
- intrusion response activities
- network monitoring
- web application security
- Ability to work in a teaming environment and willingness to lead team efforts.
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Programming and software reverse engineering experience
- Penetration testing experience
- Knowledge of DoD networks and the capabilities deployed to secure them

Certifications, to include CISSP, NET+, Security+, or other relevant experience shall also be considered.

Entry is with a high school diploma and 10 years of experience, or an Associate's degree and 3 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree.
Degree must include at least two years of advanced math.
Degree in math, engineering, computer science or networking, with a focus on Cyber security is preferred.
Experience must be in the information security, information technology, or information assurance field.
Technical certification desirable (e.g., CISA, Security+, Network+).

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Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Salary range: $42,209 - $97,333

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How To Apply - External

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***PLEASE NOTE:

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

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The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.