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These systems primarily run on Windows and utilize virtual and cloud environments.\nThe ideal candidate must be a self-starter with strong work habits, capable of completing tasks independently while also working effectively as part of a team. Candidates should have demonstrated career experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and experience with the Federal Authority to Operate (ATO) process.\nThe ISSE will provide senior-level capabilities in information system security and apply current Information Assurance (IA) technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of applications, systems, and networks to maintain the overall system security posture.\nThe ISSE will:\nDevelop compliance and standardization practices aligned with customer policies for various information systems.\nWork closely with Government customers to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, applications, networks, and data.\nSupport the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of:Information systems security programs\nInfrastructure and applications \nSecurity Assessment and Authorization (SAA)\nIA Policy Directives (PDs) and Policy Guides (PGs)\nIA security tools such as Tenable.io, Nessus Pro, Nmap, and related technologies\n\nThis position is onsite in Huntsville, AL and requires an active Top-Secret clearance and the ability to successfully pass a polygraph and obtain SCI accesses.\nRequired Qualifications:\nTen (10) years of experience performing security requirement analysis, system design, of computer systems.\nBachelor of Science degree in Computer Security or a related field. 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