Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide cyber and information assurance support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

The candidate will lead A&A documentation coordination, help design and implement IA architecture, and serve as the PMO expert on IA protections.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in cybersecurity and information assurance, including DoD experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; CISSP or CISM certification required.
• Experience with RMF A&A processes and RMF documentation.
• Experience with SAP/SAR and IA controls.
• US citizenship and current Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation.
• Assist design, development, and integration of IA architecture for systems.
• Serve as PMO expert for IA security protections and requirements.
• Develop POA&M mitigations through timely assessment of corrective actions.
• Conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and observe audits to support development and test efforts.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

RMF

DoD experience

CISSP/CISM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide cyber and information assurance support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation.
• Assist with design, development, implementation, integration of systems information assurance (IA) architecture.
• Serve as PMO expert of IA security protections and requirements.
• Assist in development of security plan of actions and milestone (POA&M) mitigations through timely assessment of POA&M corrective actions.
• Conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and observe audits as necessary to support development and test efforts.

Qualifications

12+ years experience in cybersecurity and information assurance including at least 5 years in a DoD environment. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Must be CISSP or CISM certified. Experience with security systems engineering involving hardware and software operating systems and application solutions. Knowledge of security features and/or vulnerability of various operating systems. Experience with IA vulnerability testing. Experience supporting US Government contract proposals as IA/security engineering subject matter expert and the implementation of DoD and Federal IA A&A processes. Knowledge of IA controls and developing and maintaining associated A&A documentation in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Experience with SAP/SAR. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled