Information Systems Security Engineer III

Alutiiq; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer III to support critical defense contracts. This role involves developing and managing system security plans, ensuring compliance with various DoD standards, and working closely with technical teams to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a current DoD IAM certification. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to vital national security efforts in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have current DoD IAM Certification and SECRET clearance.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop system security plans and controls under guidance.
• Coordinate with program management to ensure compliance with DoD IA requirements.
• Provide assessments and recommendations for reaccreditation.

Skills

DISA STIG procedures

DoD IAM Certification

FISMA compliance

VMware

eMASS workflow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Mathematics with concentration in computer science

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

SCAP

network scanning tools

Job description

The Information Systems Security Engineer III (ISSE III) will support an active Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) contract in Philadelphia, PA.

The ISSE III shall research, compile and document reviews, drawings, schematics, and reports, interviews with technical staff members, and the study of published material for use in various logistics documents, technical manuals, test plans, and reports, training materials, installation guides, and other technical documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop system security/IA plans and controls under guidance in DIACAP, RMF, NIST 800-53, NIST 80-37, CNSS 1253, DCID 6/3, and NISCAP.
• Shepherd System Security Plans through inception and decommission utilizing the eMASS workflow and RMF process.
• Proficiency with VMware.
• Define certification Test & Evaluation requirements.
• Coordinate with program management and customers to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with DoD IA requirements.
• Develop written instructions, procedures, schematics, and other technical documentation; review, redline, or rewrite written instructions, procedures, schematics, and other technical documentation in support of In-Service information technology tools.
• Provide the status of assigned tasks via both prepared and ad hoc oral briefings to Project Manager.
• Decompose system specifications to determine security/IA requirements and work with systems engineers, developers, and other security personnel to develop management and operational procedures, when required, to meet those requirements.
• Assist the ISSMs in meeting their duties and responsibilities of their respective systems.
• Perform control correlation identifier (CCI) assessments of applicable security controls.
• Support the DoDEA ISCM program by assisting the ISO in completing ISCM responsibilities and by participating in the configuration management process for their respective systems, ensuring completion and reporting annually.
• Provide an assessment and recommendation to the ISO and AO as to the need for reaccreditation as a result of a significant change to the system identified during continuous monitoring.

Pay rate: $100,000 to $120,000 annually

Minimum Requirements:

• Required proficiency in DISA STIG procedures to include ACAS, HBSS, SCAP, & network scanning.
• Required to have and maintain a current DoD IAM Certification.
• Must be capable of performing all duties unsupervised.
• Must be knowledgeable and can direct FISMA compliance and requirements.
• Active Department of Defense SECRET clearance required.
• Pursuant to the Government Contract, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Maintain compliance with DoD 8570.01-M IATII requirements.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's level degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with field of concentration in computer science.
• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in systems engineering.