Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE)

NexGen Data Systems; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

Disability plans

401(k) match

Training & development

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to manage RMF efforts for Navy NMCI projects. You’ll collaborate with IT engineers and system administrators to perform CS analysis, mitigation, remediation, and monitoring to meet DoD/DON policies.

You will own and drive RMF ATO activities across multiple enclaves and platforms. The role requires current DoD clearance, RMF package development, and hands-on experience with eMASS and SAP documentation.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 baseline certification required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in an IT or Computer Related field required.
• 10+ years performing Navy A&A responsibilities including policy development, control testing, POA&M management, and Configuration Management.
• 10+ years’ experience supporting an IT Enterprise environment in a cyber, system administration, engineering or management capacity.
• REQUIRED: Current active access to SIPRNET and eMASS-C
• REQUIRED: Experience developing RMF packages for Classified systems
• Experience working with security engineers to review compliance scans
• Experience performing cybersecurity assessments using standards such as CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGS, etc.
• Excellent customer service and organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

Responsibilities

• Conduct certification and testing in accordance with RMF and NIST policies; identify deficiencies and provide risk mitigation recommendations to the customer.
• Support the Government to resolve conflicting system security engineering requirements.
• Create Security Authorization Packages (SAP) and required Body of Evidence (SSP, SCTM, SAP, SAR, RAR, POA&M) for Enterprise Network Systems.
• Manage processes to record A&A activities in eMASS.
• Monitor corrective actions until all POA&M actions are closed.

Skills

RMF/NIST

DoD 8570/8140

Cybersecurity analysis

Security documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in IT/CS

Tools

eMASS

SAP

Job description

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to manage Navy-required Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts for multiple Navy Enterprise Network (NMCI in particular) projects. This role will work collaboratively with Information Technology (IT) Engineers and System Administrators to conduct Cyber Security (CS) analysis, mitigation, remediation, and monitoring to ensure compliance with applicable DoD and Department of the Navy (DON) policies, procedures, and regulations. This position includes all activities associated with obtaining and maintaining RMF Authority to Operate (ATO) for systems within the customer’s multi-faceted network infrastructure, which includes multiple platforms residing on multiple security enclaves. This role will be a Package Owner and responsible for execution of a package with the team's support.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct certification and testing in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy; identify deficiencies and providing recommendations of risk mitigation to customer.


• Support the Government to resolve conflicting system security engineering requirements.


• Create the Security Authorization Package's (SAP), required Body of Evidence (SSP, SCTM, SAP, SAR, RAR, and POA&M) for Enterprise Network Systems


• Manage processes to record Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities in the Enterprise Mission Assurance Security System (eMASS)


• Monitor corrective actions until all POA&M actions are closed

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills:

• Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance required


• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 baseline certification required


• Bachelor of Science Degree in an IT or Computer Related field required.


• 10+ years performing Navy A&A responsibilities including policy development, control testing, POA&M management, and Configuration Management


• 10+ years’ experience supporting an IT Enterprise environment in a cyber, system administration, engineering or management capacity.


• REQUIRED: Current active access to SIPRNET and eMASS-C


• REQUIRED: Experience developing RMF packages for Classified systems


• Experience working with security engineers to review compliance scans


• Experience performing cybersecurity assessments using standards such as CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGS, etc.


• Excellent customer service and organization skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.


• Company provides short and long term disability plans.


• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.


• Comprehensive training and development program.


• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.