Information System Security Engineer

University of Dayton Research Institute; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) at the University of Dayton Research Institute in Dayton, OH, supports the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) and helps secure mission-critical software systems.

Based in Dayton, you will work with ISSOs and administrators to process RMF ATOs, coordinate with cyber leads, and drive RMF packages through the approval process while ensuring compliance with DoD/NIST standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Security+ certificate (equivalent DOD 8570).
• 5+ years relevant cybersecurity experience.
• 7+ years IT position experience.
• Familiarity with eMASS.
• US Citizenship and ability to pass clearance.

Responsibilities

• Working within a team of ISSOs and system admins at multiple facilities.
• Processing RMF ATO packages for various systems.
• Coordinate with client cyber teams to meet RMF goals.
• Present status to client assessors and move ATO packages through RMF.
• Assess systems for vulnerabilities and provide corrective recommendations.
• Develop and update RMF documentation to achieve accreditation.

Skills

Security+

RMF process

eMASS

ATO packages

NIST RMF

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Job description

Description

The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) position is supporting the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO). The RSO increases mission readiness by rapidly identifying, applying and scaling technology essential to the operation and sustainment of the U.S. Air Force. Success comes from our teamwork and mutual respect for each other’s talents and unique perspectives.

This role supports the government cyber lead and provides cybersecurity support for advanced software-intensive technologies to include agile manufacturing, conditioned-based maintenance, augmented reality/virtual reality, learning neural networks, cloud-based infrastructure and services, and robotics.

Position Summary

Defend the Future. Secure the Mission.

Responsibilities

• Working within a team of Information System Security Officers (ISSO's) and system administrators at multiple facilities.
• Processing Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for different systems in various steps of the RMF process.
• Work with Client's Cybersecurity team to ensure teams goals are met.
• Present status to team management, working with client assessors to move ATO packages through the RMF process.
• Assessing systems for vulnerabilities and providing corrective recommendations and solutions.
• Upload, answer, and address controls in eMASS
• Supporting government Cyber lead in performing RMF activities leading to system RMF.
• Developing, reviewing, and updating necessary documentation associated with achieving RMF accreditation of each system.
• Applying currently accepted methods for documenting the RMF status of each RSO system within the DoD environment.
• Present status to client, work with client assessors to move ATO packages through the RMF process.
• DoDI 8500.01 -- Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework for DoD Information Technology.
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01 M - Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management.
• CNSSI 1253 - Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security Systems.
• NIST 800-series Special Publications (SP).
• Computer Security, including NIST SP 800-53 - Security Controls and Assessment Procedures for Federal Information Systems and Organizations and Air Force Instruction Series 17.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Security+ certificate (equivalent DOD 8140 / 8570)
• 5+ years relevant cybersecurity experience
• 7+ years IT position experience
• Familiarity with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date
• Familiarity with the DOD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program
• Experience with Secure Development Operations Systems, as either a user, developer, or system administrator
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with clients at all levels
• Ability to pass a Secret level security clearance investigation
• Experience with the NIST RMF process
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• 8+ years’ DoD cybersecurity experience
• Additive Manufacturing experience
• Experience with approved government cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud
• Relevant cloud infrastructure and security certifications (MS Azure)
• Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.