At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions from Systems Engineering to Information Assurance, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, San Antonio, Texas and Huntsville, Alabama, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other Federal Agency customers.

Technica Corporation is  currently looking for a Security Engineer/Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join an innovative team in Washington, DC. This position supports the development of mission-critical applications for a federal government client focused on national security.

The ISSE will be part of a team that supports mission critical applications with both obtaining and maintaining Authorization to Operate (ATO) in accordance with the customer's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) security policies. Moreover, the ISSE will frequently collaborate with stakeholders across the enterprise and possess the ability to organize and support the latest security initiatives. The ISSE, consulting with the various stakeholders across the organization, will proactively implement innovative security solutions that drive enterprise capability that is available to the entire workforce.

Major Duties
•     Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure security engineering initiatives are aligned with the operational needs of the organization
•     Interact with technical leads, developers, and system owners to ensure that Authorization to Operate (ATO) security packages properly adhere to FISMA and NIST security guidelines
•     Provide security artifacts and evidence for system security control questions
•     Review system security audit logs and take corrective action as needed
•     Perform security monitoring and evaluation tasks including security audits, system control assessments and creating security alerts using tools as Splunk or Defender for Cloud
•     Update technical security guides and diagrams for mission critical systems
•     Possess a strong industry knowledge of the latest security trends, technology, etc., and demonstrate forward thinking around how this technology can support the operational needs of the FBI and the future technical strategy of the organization

This is position is required to be onsite in our Patriot’s Plaza II location in Washington, D.C. 

The government has established policies for on-site vs remote work which varies across divisions and contracts.  Staff are obligated to adhere to these and other FBI policies and react accordingly as policies change over time.  Where allowed, remote work must be coordinated with the team lead and/or government POC, ensuring there is zero interruption with the delivery of our services.

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline
• 10 years of experience in software engineering, program design and implementation, configuration management, maintenance, integration testing, or information system engineering
• 5 years of experience in system security analysis and implementation; secure system engineering or design; and work in protocol and/or interface standard.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with a group of high performing, technical individuals, and possess ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing to business and technology
• Possess solid communication skills with the ability to act as a team player while interacting across various teams within the organization
• Demonstrate experience with Microsoft Azure cloud systems and Microsoft Office applications including MS PowerPoint and MS Excel
• Possess a general knowledge of Linux (RHEL7/8) and Windows Server 2019/2022
• Able to work in an Agile environment using project sprints and Azure Boards
• Demonstrate experience with creating and validating evidence for NIST security controls
•  Familiar with back-end log management tools including Azure EventHub and Splunk
•  Possess a strong desire to learn and develop processes to improve the overall security of the environment
• Utilize enterprise security scanning tools including Tenable, Burp Suite and Defender for Endpoint

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Technica's policy to affirmatively support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all qualified individuals without regard to color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, race, disability, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including recruiting, hiring, compensation, assignment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, employment longevity, retirement, employee benefits and termination.

Technica's EEO philosophy promotes equal employment opportunity throughout the organization. Any form of unlawful employee harassment based on the above mentioned characteristics is prohibited. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.