Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) with Security Clearance

Frontier Technology Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to enhance cybersecurity measures within the U.S. Space Force program. This role demands a Top Secret security clearance and a strong technical background, particularly in cybersecurity and cloud computing. The ISSE will be pivotal in maintaining the security posture of IT systems and ensuring compliance with rigorous defense standards. This position offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence in security practices. If you are passionate about protecting vital information systems and have extensive experience in the defense sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a Top Secret (TS) security clearance and 10+ years of IT experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Manage CI and CD tools in an Agile environment.
• Report security incidents to the system-level ISSM.

Skills

Cybersecurity Policies

Cloud Computing (AWS, GovCloud)

Infrastructure Development

Agile Methodologies

Linux

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

IT Security

Container Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

Git

SVN

Mercurial

Perforce

Job description

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) with Security Clearance

Overview: FTI is looking for an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team. This ISSE position requires at least a DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) and is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The ISSE will support the development, testing, and deployment under U.S. Space Force (USSF). They will collaborate with a diverse program team and must be able to communicate effectively in obtaining and synthesizing requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Space/Ground Systems across the Department of Defense (DoD) Space domain.

Responsibilities: The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) will work on security engineering and/or integration of security products. This is a fast-paced and highly challenging position where you will be a member of a team. The ISSE is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT. This includes the following activities related to maintaining situational awareness and initiating actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture:

1. Implements and enforces all AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures.
2. Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17–1303.
3. Ensures software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., security technical implementation guides /security requirement guides).
4. Extensive knowledge of Cloud computing i.e. AWS, GovCloud, or similar.
5. Ensures proper configuration management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon necessary approval.
6. Previous experience with infrastructure development, or development and operations.
7. Manage CI and CD tools with team in an Agile environment.
8. Coordinate changes or modifications with the system-level ISSM.
9. Initiates protective or corrective measures, in coordination with the ISSM, when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered.
10. Reports security incidents or vulnerabilities to the system-level ISSM.
11. Initiates exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.

Education/Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility). Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical field. 10+ years' planning, designing, developing, integrating, testing and/or deploying secure information technology. Experience with revision control source code repositories (Git, SVN, Mercurial, Perforce). Ability to secure containerized environments effectively. Experience with Linux. Experience working with DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) space system acquisition programs. Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD / IC cybersecurity requirements, policies and best practices. Experience with IT Security including requirements, architecture and design. Experience with development and automated testing.

For this role, the annual compensation range for candidates in Colorado is ($106K– $177K). Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. FTI has a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.