Information System Security Engineer

Space Systems Command; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Command in the United States Space Force seeks an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to integrate cybersecurity into the engineering lifecycle. The role focuses on secure design, RMF compliance, and risk management for mission systems across BMN and SYD 85 at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado.

The ISSE will collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and IPTs to translate cybersecurity needs into practical solutions, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure

Qualifications

• Secure design principles applied across the system lifecycle.
• Ability to assess architectures for cybersecurity compliance and risk.
• Experience coordinating across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Knowledge of RMF and cybersecurity program management in DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity into engineering processes from inception.
• Evaluate architecture and design for cyber compliance and risk.
• Coordinate with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and IPTs.
• Communicate vulnerabilities and mission impacts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Guide vulnerability management, patching, and remediation efforts.

Skills

RMF security framework

eMASS/Xacta/ITIPS

Vulnerability management

DevSecOps/Cloud/Agile

Cybersecurity in engineering

IPTs collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (CS/CE or related)

Tools

SIEM

STIG

Job description

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Systems Delta 85 (SYD 85) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for an Information System Security Engineer (NH-2210-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: Join System Delta 85 (SYD 85), Battle Management Division (BMN), and help secure the mission systems that enable command and control, theater support, and joint warfighting advantage.

BMN develops and sustains critical battle management capabilities, and this Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) will play a key role in ensuring those capabilities remain secure, resilient, and mission ready. The ISSE will bring cybersecurity into the engineering process from the outset, applying secure design principles, security controls, and system/security engineering best practices across the system lifecycle.

Working at the intersection of engineering and cybersecurity, the ISSE will evaluate architecture, technical changes, and system modifications to ensure solutions meet cybersecurity requirements and effectively manage risk. The selected candidate will collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and stakeholders across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), translating cybersecurity needs into practical technical outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a technically proficient cybersecurity professional with a strong engineering background and the ability to assess system architectures and designs for engineering soundness, cybersecurity compliance, and operational risk. They possess comprehensive knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and can independently analyze assigned systems, track cybersecurity posture, and recommend practical improvements.

The candidate is experienced in vulnerability management-including patching, scanning, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, cyber order processing, vulnerability analysis, mitigation, and remediation-and can communicate requirements, vulnerabilities, and mission impacts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

They thrive in collaborative environments, with the ability to lead and coordinate military, civilian, and contractor personnel across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Experience with DevSecOps, cloud environments, and/or Agile development methodologies is highly desired. A degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline is preferred.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced IT professional who demonstrates that they can manage a cybersecurity program at the enterprise level using the DoD's cybersecurity / RMF management system, currently eMASS, Xacta, and ITIPS. Can maintain cybersecurity documentation including creating policies, SSPs, network topologies, POA&Ms.
• Can identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, trends and patterns in reported compromises using enterprise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) / Event Monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, and entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence management control of proposed and ongoing service contracts.
• Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing IT projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of IT programs to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management and program governance.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or approaches. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and business needs.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to IT work/development efforts. Includes those who are actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome.
• Ability to work effectively with customers to assess their requirements then provide information, expertise, and assistance to satisfy those needs.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Space Systems Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91870 – $142022/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.