Cyber Security Engineer - Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Senior Principal

MTSI; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Holidays 10

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

ESOP

401k match

Bonus program

Mentorship

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks an experienced Cyber Security - ISSE in Dayton, OH to support Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. You will act as the information security professional across SDLC, designing security requirements and guiding contractors while maintaining compliance with DoD and NIST standards.

Expect up to 30% travel. You will partner with program managers and engineering teams to ensure risk is managed and security is integrated into system designs for mission

Qualifications

• 18+ years of technical cybersecurity experience.
• Understanding of DoD 8500.1-M, DoDM 5205.07, JSIG and NIST 800-53.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate client needs into technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ISSE providing input and recommendations for cybersecurity approaches.
• Design security requirements that reduce risk while preserving operations.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to incorporate cyber resiliency in SDLC.
• Interface with program managers to explain security risks and mitigations.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities and develop timely implementation plans.
• Guide defense contractors and verify work against program requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Security

System Security Eng

Risk Assessment

SDLC

Communication Skills

Requirements Eng

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Networking, or Programming

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Networking, or Programming

Tools

CISSP

CCSP

AWS Architect

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Cyber Security - Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) in Dayton, OH.As a Cybersecurity Engineer / Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with MTSI, you will support a customer operating out of Wright Patterson AFB) in Dayton, OH. Position requires travel up to 30%, as required by the Government. The ISSE serves as the Program Office’s information security professional responsible for conducting information system security engineering activities that capture and refine their requirements and ensures security is integrated into system and security architecture designs. The ISSE works with the Systems Engineering teams to incorporate cyber resiliency objectives, techniques, and design principles into all engineering and development efforts throughout the systems development life cycle (SDLC).Responsibilities:• Serve as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSE) providing technical input, recommendations, and assistance with the implementation of both higher and granular-level cyber security approaches, methods and solutions that incorporate and maintain compliance to requirements resulting from laws, regulations, and other pertinent guidance.• Participate in acquisition meetings (PMR, PDR, CDR, etc.), concept of operation (CONOP) working groups, change boards, technical exchange meetings and other similar activities.• Design and develop security requirements that drive down risk while maintaining operational capability.• Work between architecture-level and implementation-level engineering meetings to maintain a system-wide view of security functions and apply risk mitigation strategies at the appropriate level.• Guide and verify defense contractors’ work against program requirements and goals. This includes participating in technical discussions, trade studies and working groups, and conducting research on industry best practices for potential implementation.• Interface with program managers to explain security requirements, risks and mitigations relative to their priorities of cost and schedule to ensure an acceptable risk tolerance.• Evaluate newly identified threats and vulnerabilities to customer information systems to ascertain the need for additional safeguards and develop timely implementation strategies to reduce risk.• Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.• Assess proposed changes to customer information systems, their operation environment, and mission needs for impacts to cybersecurity architectures and continued compliance with cybersecurity requirements.• Provide inputs to development teams responsible for designing and developing organizational information systems and upgrading legacy systems.• Employ best practices when implementing security requirements for information systems including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.• Keep abreast of current and new security technologies and threats to better support the customer in maintaining cybersecurity resilience.• Identify integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure; recommend mitigation and/or resolution options as appropriate.• Assist in the design of systems and networks that encompass multiple enclaves to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.Qualifications:Required Experience• 18+ years' technical experience in cybersecurity, information technology with focus on cybersecurity implementations.• Demonstrated ability to understand cybersecurity needs of systems at varied stages of the SDLC.• Firm understanding of the DoD 8500.1-M, DoDM 5205.07, Volume 1, Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) Number 503.• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly translate client technical needs into technical specifications.• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks, drive projects to closure, assimilate and correlate project information in a fast-paced environment.• Demonstrated ability to assess and articulate risk, including to non-technical audiences.Desired Qualifications:• Experience working on DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation.• Experience working on-site in a government client environment.• Familiarity with security procedures while working in a SCIF/SAPF environment.• Cloud Security Implementation experience.• Familiarity and experience with NSA requirements for COMSEC.• Experience with DoD Acquisition Lifecycle experience and/or Rapid Acquisition / Rapid Delivery experience• Capable of applying system security engineering expertise to various client programs/processes (e.g., system security design process, engineering life cycle, information domain and cross domain solutions, identification/authentication/authorization of commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf software employment, system integration, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, configuration control, change management, continuous monitoring, auditing, assessment and authorization, confidentiality, integrity, and availability.Required Education• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, networking, or programming.• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, networking, or programming, (Highly Desired).Required Certifications (one or more of the following):• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or (CISSP-ISSEP/CISSP-ISSAP)• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).• AWS Architect or other similar cloud technology security certificationClearance Requirements:Security Clearance Level Required: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance, current within five (5) years, based upon a T5 or T5R investigation (formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or SSBI Periodic Review (SBPR).#LI-KK1TS/SCIPerks and BenefitsVacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per YearHealth Insurance:Zero Deductible Health PlansFlexible Schedules:Flex SchedulesProfessional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training ReimbursementESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate VestingBonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus OpportunityMentorship:Career Mentorship ProgramsWhy is MTSI a great place to workInteresting 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 Owned: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/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annuallySemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack 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 AssuranceMTSI 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 visitwww.mtsi-va.comEEO StatementMTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.Why is MTSI a great place to workInteresting 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 Owned: 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/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annuallySemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack 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 AssuranceMTSI 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