ISSE (Hybrid) - 29463

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

San Antonio (TX)

Hybrid

USD 112,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (100% paid)
Vision and dental plans (100% paid)
401k 10% match
PTO + 10 holidays
Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to design and secure multi-enclave architectures, including cloud-based big data systems. The role requires strong RMF knowledge and DoD compliance in a hybrid work environment.

You will create and review authorization docs, implement RMF processes, assess risk, and use vulnerability management tools. Collaboration with diverse teams and adherence to STIGs/SRGs are essential.

Qualifications

  • Active Secret U.S. government clearance required.
  • 9+ years ISSE experience on large programs; or 7 years with a master's degree; or 13+ years with HS diploma.
  • Experience implementing DoD RMF and DIACAP or RMF.
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 framework.
  • Familiarity with DISA STIGs/SRGs and vulnerability management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and reviews system/network architectures for multiple enclaves with DoD RMF requirements.
  • Create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  • Implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes and STIG/SRG guidance.
  • Assess risk of integrated open source and COTS/GOTS components.
  • Use vulnerability management systems and automated security scanning tools.
  • Collaborate with diverse audiences and stakeholders to gather information.
  • Interpret and apply STIGs/SRGs and security requirements guides.
  • Provide security planning, risk analysis and risk management support.
  • Support trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.

Skills

ISSE experience
RMF
Vulnerability management
Risk assessment
Security planning
STIG/SRG knowledge
DoD compliance
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Xacta
eMASS
DIACAP
Security scanners

Job description

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Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges.

We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.

Why Enlighten?

At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

  • 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
  • 10% 401k benefit.
  • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
  • Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range:$112,075.00-$160,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

Job Description

Enlighten is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). The candidate will perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements. The candidate should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications. Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule and be flexible to accommodate any schedule changes as needed.

  • Will create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy.
  • Thoroughly understand and be able to implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.
  • Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, and GOTS/COTS software components.
  • Will use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.
  • Must be able to grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.
  • Must be able to interpret and apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
  • Will follow established processes where applicable, and establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed.
  • Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.
  • Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting the security posture requirements.
  • Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
  • Must apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
  • Must be able to interact well with others to complete work.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
  • 9+ years of experience as an ISSE with large multi-tiered programs and Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
  • Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred).
  • A working knowledge of TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies is required.
  • An understanding of the underlying framework, control inheritance, and artifact generation utilizing the NIST SP 800-53.
  • DoD 8140 compliance with IAT Level II (SSCP, Security+, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification).
  • Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team is needed.
  • Prior hands-on experience navigating workflows, uploading artifacts, managing POA&Ms in eMASS & Xacta or equivalent RMF system of record.
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our San Antonio, TX office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.
Preferred Requirements
  • CISSP-ISSEP is highly desired
  • BASH
  • RHEL
  • AWS Cloud

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.enlighten.com .

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