Information System Security Engineer

University of Dayton; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office with RMF and ATO processes in a DoD environment. This role covers cybersecurity across software-intensive technologies, including cloud services, AR/VR, neural networks, and robotics.

You will work with ISSOs and system administrators across multiple facilities, develop RMF packages, and collaborate with client assessors to achieve accreditation status, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8140/8570
• Minimum 5+ years cybersecurity experience
• Minimum 7+ years IT position experience
• Familiarity with eMASS and RMF processes
• Ability to pass DoD 8570 IAM II+ on hire
• Strong communication with clients at all levels
• US citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ISSOs and system administrators across multiple facilities.
• Process RMF ATO packages through the RMF lifecycle.
• Coordinate with the government cybersecurity team to meet goals.
• Present status to management and assist assessors in RMF.
• Assess systems for vulnerabilities and recommend remediation.
• Populate and maintain RMF documentation and eMASS entries.
• Support RMF activities toward system accreditation and DoD compliance.

Skills

Security+ certification

DoD 8570 IAM II

RMF process familiarity

NIST SP 800-53 knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

eMASS familiar

Job description

Job No: 503795
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Cyber Security & SA - 250626
Pay Grade: R3 - Exempt
Advertised: August 17, 2026
Applications close: September 02, 2026

Position Summary:

Defend the Future. Secure the Mission.

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.

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

• 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.

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