Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) IRES - SSFB

Position Title: Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)

Travel Required: Up to 25% of the time

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Description of Duties:

The Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
• Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of cyber security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Analyzes information systems, weapons systems, command, control, communications, and/or intelligence systems to determine vulnerabilities and conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
• Conducts security inspections, assessments, tests, and reviews of information systems and networks to ensure no security changes have been made to invalidate the current Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and/or to determine certification compliance to DoD Policies and procedures, existing vulnerabilities and residual risk.
• Supports continuous review of A&A support documentation packages and system fielding, operations or upgrades requirements to ensure accuracy, completeness and that the support documentation packages meet minimal risk acceptance standards.
• Supports projects to ensure implementation of cyber security controls, takes corrective action in response to Information
• Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), and security incidents and engages external assessment agencies in coordination with the Authorizing Official (AO).
• Ensure the secure configuration of information systems, network equipment and applications / software / operating systems.
• Leads or participates in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization efforts in coordination with the AO.
• Provides advice and information on emerging cybersecurity technology and doctrine issues.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to plan, resource, and execute cyber security requirements for networks and systems.

The successful candidate will:
• Have demonstrable experience in configuring cybersecurity technical controls, testing cybersecurity controls, developing policies and procedures, and conducting audit log reviews of information systems and/or networks.
• Have demonstrable knowledge of DoD requirements under RMF and be able to apply those requirements to information systems and networks.
• Have demonstrable knowledge of creating technical documentation, reports and/or presentations.
• Have demonstrable knowledge of cyber doctrine and DoD Cybersecurity best practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Have fundamental networking knowledge.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 8 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 6 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 4 years of general experience; Master's degree and 2 years of general experience
• Must have 6 years of directly related experience
• Must have 2 year of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to work on-site to access classified systems

Desired Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree of Computer Science or a related science in engineering or scientific field of study from an accredited college or university
• Ability to perform multiple projects with dynamic tasking and follow-through from beginning to end on assigned tasks.
• Working knowledge of network protocols and traffic flow
• Experience in a MS Windows, RHEL, and VMWare virtualized environment
• Experience with Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• Certifications: EC-Council C|EH, CompTIA CySA+, MCSA, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+

This position is expected to pay $111,300 - $136,300 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.