Information Systems Security Engineer

excelity-careers; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Training reimbursement

Professional memberships

Job summary

Excelity is seeking an ISSE for a project supporting the Enterprise IT Infrastructure (EII) to advance DoD Intelligence Information Systems capabilities. The position requires a TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance and is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities include cybersecurity elements of engineering and operations network solutions, preparation of Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documents, and coordination with IA teams and government security representatives.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree; Master’s may substitute for two years of experience.
• Experience with ICD 503 certification and accreditation.
• Familiarity with DoD 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IA elements of network solutions per DCID/ICD 503 and NIST 800-53 requirements.
• Prepare A&A documents and procedures.
• Coordinate with IA team members, security disciplines, program personnel, and government representatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

Risk Management

Security Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DoD 8140

NIST 800-53

ICD 503

Job description

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Excelity is seeking an ISSE for a project in charge of providing comprehensive engineering, operations support services, and tech refresh services worldwide for the Enterprise IT Infrastructure (EII) to advance DoD Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS) Enterprise capabilities and functions.* This position is contingent upon contract being awarded*

Required Clearance:

TS/SCI with CI Poly

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for cybersecurity elements of Engineering and Operations network solutions and strategic adherence to all aspects of the Information Assurance (IA) program as stipulated by various U.S. Government requirements including but not limited to): Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID), IC Directive (ICD) 503 and associated NIST publications.
• Preparation of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures.
• Interface with other IA team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), program personnel, and Government security representatives.

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree appliable to the position from an accredited college or university is required. A Master's degree relevant to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of additional experience. Four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• A track record of progressively responsible information assurance experience in ICD 503 certification and accreditation.
• ISSE/ISSO shall be compliant with DoD 8140 and any other certification/training required by DoD for role.
• Must maintain required technical and security training relative to cybersecurity duties, in accordance with DoD instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems, NIST Special Publication 800-53, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations and DoD Directive 8570.01-M, IA Workforce Improvement Program.
• ISSE/ISSO must have certifications and/or comprehensive hands-on technical experience in the technology area(s) of their assigned system(s) in order to effectively carry out their duties.
• Familiarization with NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems', Committee on National Security Systems Instructions (CNSSI) 1253, and NIST SP 800-53 Revisions 3 and 4, SP800-39, SP 800-30.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• 100% Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans with Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long and Short-term disability coverage
• Generous paid vacation and holiday time
• Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer matching contributions
• Reimbursement for professional and training development
• Company-paid memberships to professional organizations