Information System Security Engineer - Senior

Purpose and Impact:

In support of a challenging, critical, and rewarding program that provides integrated voice, video, and data services throughout the Information Technology lifecycle, Amentum is seeking Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to serve as a subject matter expert in the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise security toolsets. The successful candidate will lead the engineering efforts for the Trellix (ePO) ecosystem and the ACAS (Nessus) suite, ensuring mission-critical assets remain secure, compliant, and resilient. This role requires a blend of high-level security architecture, hands-on troubleshooting, and the ability to drive secure-by-design principles across the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You must be a critical thinker, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes. 

Work Schedule: 5 Days (Mon – Fri); 8 hrs/Day; 40 hrs/wkly

Essential Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Information Systems Security Engineer include, but are not limited to the following:

Endpoint Security Engineering (Trellix/ePO):

• Ecosystem Management: Expertly design, configure, and maintain Trellix components (ePO, Trellix Agent, DLP, HIPS, Policy Auditor, ABM, and VSE) across Windows and Linux environments.
• Policy Development: Author and deploy endpoint security policies for ENS modules (Threat Prevention, Firewall, Web Control) based on DISA STIGs and organizational needs.
• Threat Mitigation: Develop custom signatures, rules, and exceptions to address zero-day threats and specific operational requirements.
• Operational Continuity: Validate custom exceptions to ensure uninterrupted operation of mission-critical processes without compromising compliance.

Vulnerability Management (ACAS/Nessus):

• Architecture & Strategy: Design enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning strategies and manage the deployment of Security Centers and Nessus scanners.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Serve as the final escalation point for complex scan issues, credentialing problems, and system communication failures.
• Risk Reporting: Configure automated reporting of compliance data to continuous monitoring systems and risk-scoring repositories.

Security Integration & Engineering:

• Tool Orchestration: Integrate Trellix and ACAS with tools such as Splunk, XSOAR, and ServiceNow to automate workflows and enhance incident response.
• RMF Support: Provide authoritative recommendations and ACAS-generated artifacts to support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and RMF packages for Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Strategic Oversight: Lead the maintenance and scalability of test, development, and operational environments, collaborating with Network and DevSecOps teams to enhance resilience.
• Multi-Tier Support: Deliver Tier 1–3 maintenance and incident response for the full cybersecurity portfolio (ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, XSOAR).
• Compliance Mastery: Deep understanding of DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or TS with the ability to acquire SCI
• Knowledge and experience with NESSUS/ACAS and Trellix administration
• Experience in Splunk role while working in a Splunk Clustered Environment
• Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, normally Monday through Friday.
• Ability to work overtime during critical peaks and be available to meet last-minute requests for overtime if needed.
• Ability to travel (5-10%) primarily within 75 miles.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Project, and Visio.
• Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong critical thinking, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.    
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.  

Clearance Required:

• Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or TS with the ability to acquire SCI

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Cyber and/or Engineering)

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 8 years of relevant experience

Required Certifications:

Must possess, or be able to obtain, one of the following 8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certifications before a start date:

• Level II certifications include – CCNA Security, GISCP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP
• Level III certifications include – CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH

Preferred Qualifications:

• RHEL Administration: Proficient understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 and 9, including the ability to monitor and maintain cybersecurity tools at the OS level.
• SOAR Automation: Experience managing the full lifecycle of XSOAR infrastructure, including building complex playbooks, custom scripts, and integrations to automate cyber workflows.
• Splunk O&M: Proficiency in Splunk Operations & Maintenance, including managing distributed components, index management, version upgrades, and creating custom dashboards via the Monitoring Console.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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