Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III

StratasCorp Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national technology firm is seeking an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III to support cybersecurity initiatives in Philadelphia. Responsibilities include executing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, managing cybersecurity compliance, and executing security control testing. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields and at least 7 years of professional experience in information security operations. Relevant IAT-III certifications such as CISSP or CCNP Security are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in information security operational requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in architecting and designing security solutions.
• Relevant IAT-III certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP Security).

Responsibilities

• Execute RMF process for authorization and maintaining ATO.
• Identify and tailor security control baselines.
• Execute security control testing as needed.

Skills

Cybersecurity Compliance

Vulnerability Scanning

Risk Assessment

IT Security Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Duties
Our team has an immediate need for an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III. The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) will assist with developing, maintaining, and tracking Risk Management Framework (RMF) system security plans which include System Categorization Forms, Platform Information Technology (PIT) Determination Checklists, Assess Only (AO) Determination Checklists, Implementation Plans, System Level Continuous Monitoring (SLCM) Strategies, System Level Policies, Hardware Lists, Software List, System Diagrams, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M). The contractor shall provide cybersecurity support for the Code 104 Information Technology Operations Division in the area of Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) support. These duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
• Cybersecurity Compliance and Audit Readiness
• Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
• Vulnerability Scanning and Remediation
• Application and Implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guide (SRGs)

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Execute the RMF process in support of obtaining and maintaining Interim Authority to Test (IATT), AO approval, Authorization to Operate (ATO), and Denial of Authorization to Operate (DATO)
• Identify and tailor IT and CS security control baselines based on RMF guidelines and categorization of the RMF boundary. Perform Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM). Perform IT and CS vulnerability-level risk assessments
• Execute security control testing as required by a risk assessment or annual security review (ASR)
• Mitigate and remediate IT and CS system level vulnerabilities for all assets within the boundary per STIG requirements
• Develop and maintain Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Seven (7) years professional experience capturing and refining information security operational and security requirements, and ensuring those requirements are properly addressed through purposeful architecting, design, development, and configuration; and implementing security controls, configuration changes, software/hardware updates/patches, vulnerability scanning, and securing configurations
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or an equivalent technical degree from an accredited college or university
• IAT-III certification (any of the following):
• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• JGCED
• GCIH
• CCSP