Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III to join our team.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com .

Responsibilities:

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III will be responsible for conducting information system security engineering activities with a focus on lifecycle of current systems and future requirement scoping at Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach FL. The candidate will collect and process the captured information security requirements and ensures that the requirements are effectively integrated into information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration. The position is an integral part of the development team designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems. The ISSE employs best practices when implementing security requirements within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques. This position's main function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Performing oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures
• Performing analysis of network security, based upon the Risk Management Framework with emphasize on Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide authorization process
• Providing expert support, research and analysis of exceptionally complex problems, and related processes
• Serving as technical expert to the Cybersecurity Assessment Program providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives to complex problems
• Contributing to the development of new principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Recommending cybersecurity software tools and assists in the development of software tool requirements and selection criteria
• Leading technical teams in implementation of predetermined long-range goals and objectives
• Supporting customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews
• Providing expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security
• Review ISSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations
• Developing and providing IA risk management recommendations to the customer
• Providing ISSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development
• Assisting with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan
• Assisting with site activation activities and design reviews
• Representing the customer in various ISSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings
• Assisting team to design, integrate, and implement JSIG/RMF Continuous Monitoring tools and processes

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

• 15+ years related experience
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO, ISSM, SCA or SAP IT Technical Director

Required Education

Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience (6 years)

Required Clearance:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility and 2+ years special access program experience
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Architect and Engineer Level I or Information Assurance Architect and Engineer Level II within 6 months of the date of hire