Information System Security Developer

DCS Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an experienced ISSE/ISSD/ISSO/ISSM to secure complex information systems for DoD programs. You will design and implement security controls across multi-layer environments, support policy development, and coordinate with customers on security strategies.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, an Interim Secret clearance, and a Bachelor's degree with 8 years' relevant experience.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain an Interim Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Previous ISSE/ISSD/ISSO/ISSM experience preferred.
• Experience in defense industry and familiarity with DoD acquisition community.
• Must comply with DOD and Army training requirements (DODD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, AR25-2) within 6 months of employment.
• Must reside within 35 miles driving distance of the Detroit Arsenal.

Responsibilities

• Establish and satisfy complex system-wide information security requirements based on user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Support development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
• Apply security engineering to government and commercial systems and to specialized security features.

Skills

US Citizenship

Interim Secret clearance

Security engineering

Risk management

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Work within a customer setting to establish and satisfy complex system-wide information security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Support customers in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
• Apply security engineering to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
• Ensure all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with the Army and DoD.
• Ensure security improvement actions are evaluated, validated, and implemented as required.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of procurement function in addressing information security requirements and supply chain risks through procurement activities, and recommend improvements.
• Identify alternative information security strategies to address security objectives.
• Identify IT security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades.
• Interpret and/or recommend security requirements relative to the capabilities of new information technologies.
• Interpret patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the enterprise.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity safeguards to ensure they provide the intended level of protection.
• Participate in the Risk Governance process to address security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risks.
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure sound security principles are implemented.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials).
• Assist with the selection of cost-effective security controls to mitigate risk (e.g., protection of information, systems, and processes).

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain an Interim Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience as an ISSE/ISSD, ISSO and/or ISSM.
• Previous experience working in the defense industry, and familiarity with the DoD acquisition community.
• Must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR25-2 within 6 months after being employed.
• Must reside within 35 miles driving distance of the Detroit Arsenal.

Desired Skills

• Prior service in a communication/networking-focused MOS, such as 25B, 25H, 25U, or 25S.