Cyber Security Engineer

Clarivate is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join our top-class Cybersecurity team. This is a long-term opportunity to provide outstanding FISMA Compliance Support for our contract with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The ideal candidate will ensure that appropriate steps are taken to meet the security requirements for a FISMA moderate system. You will therefore bring deep expertise in implementing all 7 steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF). As well, you will provide advisory and consulting support on security improvements for the system to Key Stakeholders, including System Owner, System Administrators, and ISSO. In this role, you will assist the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in assessing program security effectiveness and hardware and network systems’ compliance. You will actively participate in security mitigation efforts by managing POA&Ms or applying patches to servers to maintain the security posture of the system.  Your responsibilities will also include developing artifacts to support security mitigation efforts. Additionally, you will help with security documentation update, prioritization methods, tools, and recommendations for future investments to fill identified performance gaps. You must possess effective interpersonal and professional communication skills as you will operate in a client-facing role with government stakeholders.About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishmentsBachelor's degree in computer science or related degree or equivalent relevant experienceAt least 4 years of overall Cyber Security experienceMust be a US Citizen or Green Card holder with the ability to obtain a Public Trust CleranceAt least one of the following certifications:CompTIA Security+ CertificationCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Authorized Professionals (CAP)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)CISSP Concentration in Engineering (ISSEP)It would be great if you also had . . . Understanding of FISMA requirementsUnderstanding of the NIST Risk Management FrameworkFamiliarity with the NIST security control catalogExperience supporting Federal Government High to Moderate SystemsUnderstanding of the NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkExperience with Enterprise ArchitectureExperience with updating servers, patching vulnerabilities, renewing and updating certificates. What will you be doing in this role? Assist Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in assessing program security effectiveness of hardware and network systemsCoordination between ISSO and Infrastructure Supervisor to ensure all important security issues are addressedAssist with executing data backups, restore, and disaster recovery management of user and database files using Veeam backup softwareAssist with managing Active Directory, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Group Policy to ensure efficient operations and secure baseline configuration of regional users and computers and serversUtilize enterprise and local security application tools such as NESSUS, EventLog Manager, Tripwire, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Jira, etc.Assist with managing patching and security efforts across the LIPISAssist with technical writing for IT policies and proceduresProvide advice on all matters of IT security to safeguard sensitive information and apply security controls to program applicationsEnsure IT systems have appropriate baseline security controls in place and functioning properly in accordance with NIST 800-53A publicationMaintain mechanisms to manage and track corrective actions activities through development of artifacts and security documentation and ensure timely closure of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)Respond to IT security request for information, data calls, & metricsAbility to Identify, Report, and Resolve security violationsSupport working groups on specific projectsAbout the TeamWe are a team of security professionals from various walks of life with diverse experience. The overall team consists of 25 security professionals that report to the Chief Information Security Officer. We are spread out across the world with team members located in North America, Europe, and Asia. As a security team, our focus lies in four main areas (pillars) – Security Engineering and Operations, Product security, Security Architecture, and Governance Risk and Compliance.Hours of WorkFull time, permanent Hybrid working schedule on-site 2-3 days/week Must live within a commutable distance to one of our US-based office locations (Alexandria, Ann Arbor, Denver, Kansas City, Philadelphia or Tempe) Clarivate is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vets/Minorities/Women/Disabled