Praxis Engineering Careers

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) - Expert

What you will be doing:

The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) is the security expert for the High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure and the custom software deployed on this fabric.  The ISSE works with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Program Management, technical and client team to assure compliance with policies and plan successful deliveries that meet the cyber framework. The ISSE is a key team member to forecast security related business requirement, plan to meet assessment requirements, address vulnerabilities, apprise of critical cyber issues, and consult on meeting security objectives.

The ISSE is the intermediary and interface to the client’s ISSM and Cyber teams, communicating and coordinating with these teams on behalf of the program and office, then educating the office of requirements and advisement as to best practices to assure compliance.

What you need:

• Works closely with the Information System Security Management staff.
• Knowledgeable of ICD-503 and other security standards.
• Has hands on experience with the clients accreditation systems and process.
• Works with the Program Management, technical and government teams to review cyber disposition and consult on remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Performs and reviews Security Scans on program Networks, Hardware, Operating Systems, Applications, and Databases.
• Creates quarterly Vulnerability Reports based on results of scans and implements mitigation plans.
• Creates and tests Contingency Plans; maintains Disaster Recovery reports.
• Prepares and maintains security related documentation for HPC networks.
• Creates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/Develops System Security Plans (SSPs) for new systems and maintains current SSPs.
• Implements security requirements and ensures compliance with customer’s Information System Security Manager (ISSM) approved SSPs for a network.
• Establishes/uses access control mechanisms; defines/configures firewall settings; conducts intrusion detection/prevention; conducts vulnerability scanning; conducts anti-virus management; and conducts incidence response actions in accordance with customer security policies.
• Has a proven track record working with security system customers (i.e., providers of technologies being assessed), moving system through the accreditation processes, and delivering security artifacts.
• Comfortable briefing and leading subject matter meetings.

Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with an appropriate polygraph is required to be considered for this role

Who are we?
Praxis Engineering* was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Annapolis Junction MD - with growing offices in Chantilly VA and Aberdeen MD.

Praxis Engineering is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems. 

With over 300 employees supporting more than 50 contracts, Praxis brings together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies and proven agile management approaches to create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.  

*Praxis Engineering is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics IT.

Why Praxis? 
We are focused on continual learning and evolution. We don’t do things because “that’s the way we’ve always done things”; we listen to our employees and adapt to the changing marketplace.   We look at the big picture and encourage our engineers to get training and certifications in emerging technologies that will help shape our customer’s mission.  We've been profitable year after year.  We're always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do.   We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best.  No red tape. No micromanagement.  Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do, and finding ways to do it better.

And then there is the...

Benefits

• Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits with an option for FREE employee HSA medical plan!
• Office perks such as free soft drinks and snacks (both healthy and not-so-healthy)
• Praxis swag (annual gift certificate to purchase top brand Praxis apparel)
• 401k contribution/match: combination of profit share/contribution (3.5%) and employer match (up to 4.5%) for a total of 8%.
• Annual bonus plan
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off + 10 holidays + comp time eligibility. (30+ days of leave to start!)
  • We reward longevity! On your 5th work anniversary – you will receive an additional week of PTO to 5 weeks of PTO. Making it 35+ days of leave altogether!
  • On your 10th work anniversary – you will receive an additional week of PTO to 6 weeks of PTO. Making it 40+ days of leave altogether!
  • At any time, your unused PTO can be traded in for $$$!
• Carryover a max of 380hours of leave from year to year. You can choose to have a sabbatical one year or trade in your unused PTO for something nice!
• Student loan repayment Assistance – COMING SOON!
• Training is a priority! Take advantage of our endless in-house training opportunities - or seek out vendor offered (paid) training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars. 
  • Conferences (recently attended by Praxis employees): AWS Summit, IoT World, Black Hat and DefCon.
  • Training & Certifications: Splunk, AWS, Big Data/Cloudera, VMWare, Scrum Master...the list of certifications goes on and on!
  • Praxis University: Cyber Research, Data Analytics, IoT, AWS and RedHat course offerings and hands-on training.
• We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it's here at Praxis. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day.

Praxis Engineering provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.