Information Systems Security Engineer I

Afognak Native Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and advancement

Experience with mission critical systems for US NAVY

Job summary

Afognak Native Corporation is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division. This role involves ensuring cybersecurity compliance, implementing security controls, and managing risk assessments for mission critical Department of Defense systems.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cybersecurity and must possess a DoD Secret Clearance. Opportunities for professional growth and direct support for Navy programs make this a unique and impactful position.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years minimum experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• Current DoD IAM certification and DoD 8570 compliance.
• IAT Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Support system authorization and compliance using RMF.
• Implement security controls per DoD and NIST requirements.
• Conduct security reviews and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity compliance

System security engineering

Risk management framework

Technical documentation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or HS equivalency

Tools

DISA eMASS

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

VMware

Job description

Overview

Red Peak Technical Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, is looking for qualified Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). This position will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). In this role, you will support cybersecurity compliance, system security engineering, risk management framework activities, and technical documentation efforts for mission critical Department of Defense systems.

This position is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with experience supporting DoD environments and a strong understanding of security compliance and system accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support system authorization and compliance efforts using RMF and eMASS throughout the system lifecycle
• Implement and assess security controls in accordance with DoD and NIST cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessment, and audit log analysis to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and program managers to support system design operation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including security plans, procedures, reports, and design operation.
• Support certification, testing, and accreditation activities for information systems.
• Provide technical recommendations, status updates, and briefings to project leadership and stakeholders.

Pay rate: $90,000 to $130,000 annually

Requirements

• High school diploma or HS equivalency certificate is acceptable with additional, 2 to 5 years minimum, of practical experience in a cybersecurity, engineering, T&E or A&A (formerly C&A) related field. Have worked with Information Assurance tools such as DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Current DoD IAM certification and ability to maintain DoD 8570 compliance requirements
• IAT Level II certification in compliance with DoD 8570.1M
• Baseline certification requirement such as Security+
• Experience with supporting RMF, NIST security controls, and DoD cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and security hardening practices.
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with technical and non-technical teams.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with eMASS and VMware-based virtual environments (VMware)
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, ACAS, HBSS, SCAP, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Experience supporting FISMA compliance initiatives
• Previous experience supporting Navy or Department of Defense programs.

Why join us?

• Support mission critical systems for the US NAVY
• Working alongside experienced cybersecurity and engineering professionals
• Contribute to the security and resilience of critical defense technologies
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.