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Apptis is looking for a Principal Security Engineer to join our team at Fort Meade in Maryland!

Responsibilities Include:

• On a 24x7 and 8x5 basis, conduct real-time analysis of theater IA-CND data from DISA Command Center (DCC) and DISA Support Element (DSE) in the DISA Field Office (DFO) US Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM). 
• DISA Net Assurance Operations:  Perform the following as DISA Command Center Net Assurance team in support of all DISA Operations Centers in accordance with NETOPS CONOPs:
• Security Hotline Support - Coordinate computer security incidents, virus reports, and provide regional INFOSEC guidance. 
• Monitor DISA-wide systems and networks for the identification of computer incidents, threat analysis and proactive response, IA analysis, IA reporting, and IA response to the DISN, GIG users.
• Coordinate real time response to security incidents that affect the military domain with recommended course of action that mitigates and contains the risk while providing minimum impact on customer. 
• Defend against successful intrusions in the networks under vendor control. 
• Communicate and coordinate with USCYBERCOM and Combatant Command (COCOM),
• Service, Agency CERTS as required for the execution of Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP) duties.
• Assist the USCYBERCOM in the enhancement of the network sensors and the Network Assurance analysis servers' baseline configuration.
• Intrusion detection is conducted in near real time. 
• Response must include task orders (e.g., COMM, WARNORD, Fragmentary Orders FRAGO)) generated by USCYBERCOM. 
• Network Assurance must improve over the award years to respond to changing threats.
• Network Assurance Tier 2 CNDSP Command and Control of all DISA Ops Centers:
• Incident reports submitted in accordance with CJCSI 6510.01, CJCSI 6215.01C and DoDI 8100.3. 
• Detect all incidents and events to the military domain in the networks under their control. 
• Provide threat analysis based on Network Assurance forecast in accordance with CJCSI 6510.01. 
• Real time response to security incidents with recommended course of action that mitigates and contains the risk while providing minimum impact on customer in accordance with reporting standards in CJCSI guidelines.
• Defend against successful intrusions in the networks under vendor control in accordance with CJCSI guidelines.
• Provide information assurance/subject matter expert capabilities including sensor monitoring, incident detection, threat analysis and proactive response, IA analysis, IA reporting, and IA response for the DISN, GIG users within established CJCSI guidelines.
• Provide information pertaining to Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) actions and other Government mandated procedures as defined in Field Engineering Notices (FEN's).  
• Provide information to the Vulnerability Management System (VMS) for tracking and status checking to ensure it is maintained 100% of the time. 
• Management Support of CND Protection:  Disseminate IAVM notification and monitor compliance for all subscribers in accordance with DoD guidance. 
• Analyze results of External Assessments (i.e., Red Teaming) to incorporate into CND services and monitor subscriber's corrective action or mitigation strategy at all times. 
• Disseminate vendor supplied updates to anti-virus software within 24 hours of release by vendor. 
• Monitor and Detect all incidents and events in the networks/services supported by the vendor. 
• Provide real time response to security incidents within established DoD timelines with recommended course of action that mitigates and contains the risk while providing minimum impact on customer.
• Network Assurance System and Application Development Support -  Constantly evaluate emergent technologies relating to CND. 
• Network Assurance Operation, Administration and Maintenance - Perform continuing log information reviews and audits of system configurations. 
• Perform initial triage of Network Assurance tickets within established DoD timelines.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in electrical Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Physics, Math or other related scientific or technical discipline or 4 years experience in IS specializing directly in the security arena.
• IAW DoD 8750, position requires incumbent to maintain industry recognized certification as Information Assurance Technical Level 1 (IAT 1)
• CISSP a plus. 
• Experience with CENTCOM and ARCSIGHT software is a plus. 
• Position requires an ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with Poly CI

Apptis offers a competitive benefits package, which includes excellent medical and dental benefits, and a 401k plan with matching.

Qualified and interested individuals should submit a resume to www.apptis.com/careers.sec - reference job code 296377 or email resume to carmen.bland@apptis.com.

Conditions of employment:  All applicants receiving an offer of employment will be required to complete an Apptis application and sign a disclosure and authorization form for a background investigation.  All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Apptis background investigation which may include a criminal check, education and employment verifications and for some positions a credit check.  In addition Apptis participates in the E-verify employment verification program.

Apptis is an equal opportunity employer committed to support family values, integrity in the workplace, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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