Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference?  ARA can provide that!  We are a 100% employee-owned company looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team supporting research and development projects.

We are dedicated to supporting Department of Defense and operational warfighter needs, while also being committed to supporting our employee-owners throughout their entire career. This position is located at Eglin AFB, in the city of Valparaiso, Florida on the gulf coast of Florida.

ARA offers an excellent benefits package that includes:


* 401-K Retirement (both Traditional and Roth) with employer matching


* Employee Stock Ownership Plan


* Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan and a Health Savings Account (HSA)


* Paid leave and holidays

We are team oriented at ARA.  The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, detail-oriented team player capable of diagnosing IT problems, implementing workarounds and rapidly resolving issues.

Applicant must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team.

As an ISSE, you will demonstrate your knowledge and experience in the following areas:


* Designing, Planning, Implementing, Operating, Securing, and Maintaining IT networks within a DoD and DCSA environment of varying classifications


* Conducting assessments of existing IT architecture for efficiency and compliance with DoD, NIST, CMMC, and RMF guidelines


* Provide continuous monitoring and Authority to Operate (ATO) effort support.


* Develop IT security, design, and enhancement policy.


* Create documentation to support enhancement and security decisions within network design and sustainment.


* Server as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) acting as a liaison between high level security policies/requirements and the technical/system administrator teams for implementation of those requirements.


* Design, implementation, and operation of the Cisco DNA Center appliance, software, and configurations of all network-based configurations.


* Configuration, Monitoring, and Operation of the Cisco ASA Firewall appliance

ISSE Job duties include:


* Monitor systems/network advising senior staff of network failure, inefficiency, degradation, or security issues.


* Assist in corrective action plans, maintain network documentation, and ATO efforts.


* Generate solutions and supporting artifacts for implementation of security or functionality requirements.


* Perform cybersecurity duties in cooperation with the ISSM.


* Consult users and customers for technical solutions to challenging problems.


* Design, Configure, and Operate all network-based infrastructure ranging from wireless, firewalls, tunneling, and Cisco DNA Center operation.


* Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure security and interconnectivity with On-Premises resources design and implementation

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