TapHere! Technology is actively seeking an Information System Security Engineer - L3-Sr. to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide subject matter expertise and capability to consult/troubleshoot security related matters for enterprise information systems and network architectures, system access problems and implementation of security policies and procedures. Ensure security access and protect against the unauthorized access, modification, or destruction of systems or data. Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of security concepts, practices, and procedures, including the importance of building security requirements and practices into the systems engineering process and the software development lifecycle. A wide degree of security-relevant creativity and latitude is expected.

• Apply solid knowledge of information security principles and practices. Manage and maintain the security integrity of all IT systems and network architectures. Ensure systems are securely operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices defined by the federal government and outlined in the security plan. Develop and maintain security plans and associated documentation. Ensure all system users have the correct authorizations and privileges to perform their jobs, and are aware of their security responsibilities while accessing the system.

• Provide training to system users on preferred security practices. Author risk assessments and support certification and accreditation activities. Participate in system reviews, to include custom, COTS and GOTS software and hardware, and in-house software development, and provide recommendations for securing the systems and software.

• Other facets of the IT Security Engineer responsibilities include the following:
o Provide daily, ongoing security oversight of assigned systems, to include the security impact of proposed modifications, additions, and technology refresh evolutions
o Advise users of the security features and procedures used in their Information Systems
o Understand system security vulnerabilities and associated threats, and assess the overall security risks to the system.
o Provide mitigation recommendations to reduce identified security risks
o Work directly with internal IT staff and customer to establish and enforce IT security best practices, protection objectives, process improvements and effective IT security controls
o Perform application, database and system vulnerability scanning using approved software tools
o Thoroughly understand software installations, systems monitoring and troubleshooting, account management, and overall efforts to minimize system downtime
o Thoroughly understand the administration of critical server infrastructure, including stand-alone and virtual servers, server backup and recovery, and platforms such as file servers and web servers

• Provide support to the administration staff for security-relevant applications, such as IDS/IPS and log manager, and associated accounts. Assist in IT security incident response and documentation. Perform regularly scheduled security reviews (e.g., technology, operations, and personnel).

• Participate in all stages of higher headquarters assessments to include Audits of Privileged Accounts, Security Control Assessments, High Value Asset assessments and Penetration tests.

• Serve as the primary interface to government compliance and policy teams to ensure the system consistently meets the requirements for certification and accreditation. Participate in designing and managing IT Security strategy including both infrastructure and applications. Lead security and compliance-based projects. Consult with users to determine requirements and provide security solutions to meet needs. Assist with projects involving database and security issues and requirements.

• Active DOD Secret clearance and ability to obtain agency suitability clearance

Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge of one or more of the below mentioned technologies.
• Current CISSP certification or equivalent level of certification (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA
CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP)
• Experience as a Security Engineer supporting software architecture development environments
• Experience on security directives, policies, publications and regulations
• Experience in creating and maintaining System Security Plans
• Experience with Disaster Recovery and Contingency planning
• Experience in IT security certifications (CIPP, CompTIA Security +, CPP, PSP)
• Possess clear understanding of security protocols and standards and have experience with software and security architectures.
• Understand how to design and implement security tests in accordance with stated criteria
• Experience with security practices of Intranet and Extranet
• Experience with packet analyzers
• Experience with Linux/UNIX Windows servers
• Experience understanding protocols, such as, SSL/TLS, CIFS, HTTP/S, DHCP, SMTP, LDAP/S and DNS
• Experience in networking concepts and services, such as, VPNs, IPSec, PKI and TCP/IP
• Expertise with the accreditation process, such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), with knowledge of NIST 800.53
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Information Technology or other related discipline with 5 or more years related professional experience. AGILE certification desired.

• 5+ years of experience in IT security field
• Ability to function as an integral member of the Security Team, demonstrating a desire to share and receive knowledge and mentorship as needed.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to function as an integral member of the security team.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Organized, responsive and highly thorough problem solver
• Familiar with security controls of Federal Information Systems

• Familiar with high-availability (HA) and failover implementations for network infrastructure and server systems
• Familiar with SAN implementations and server clusters

Security Clearance Requirements:
• Active DOD Secret clearance and ability to obtain agency suitability clearance

Physical Requirements:
• This position supports an IT operations environment. All employees should expect to support work on nights and weekends and may be included in an on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Compensation package includes base salary and benefits. Base salary depends on requirements for education/degree, skills, and professional experience. Annualized base salary range for this position is: $125K and up