Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

As a member of our solutions delivery team, you will have the unique opportunity to work on programs advancing the digital transformation of critical government systems.

Mission Focus: As a Senior Security Engineer on our solutions delivery team, you will have the unique opportunity to work on innovative projects advancing the digital transformation of critical government systems with true mission impact.

Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

Location/Flexibility: Reston, VA

Responsibilities:

• Bridging the gap between complex business problems and secure solutions
• Ensuring that solutions adhere to customer security guidelines, requirements, and industry best practices
• Maintaining security posture of customer compute and cloud environments
• Leads certification and accreditation support in the development of security and contingency plans and conducts complex risk and vulnerability assessments
• Analyzes policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps
• Develops and completes system security plans and contingency plans
• Recommends system enhancements to improve security deficiencies
• Conducts security program audits and develops solutions to lessen identified risks
• Provides information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements

Qualifications:

• Clearance: TOP SECRET WITH POLYGRAPH
• 4+ years of experience demonstrating and maintaining security posture of compute environments, especially cloud environments
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of, and workflows for, security accreditation projects under the ICD503 Rev. 4 framework
• Extensive knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), system security system plans (SSP), and all security relevant documentation for computer systems and applications
• Extensive knowledge in cybersecurity best practices and security risk assessment technologies
• Experience using knowledge and project management tools in an Agile working environment, e.g., Jira, Confluence, etc.

Keys to Success:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with Sponsor Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) to ensure security compliance of systems
• Experience obtaining IC reciprocity for at least one security accreditation project

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at times.