ISSE: Secure Systems Engineer (RMF, DoD)

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition and training support

Job summary

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. seeks an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to support NIWC Atlantic in North Charleston, SC. The role requires navigating RMF, DoD guidelines, and government stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient IT solutions.

You will integrate cybersecurity throughout architectures, develop RMF artifacts, and support authorization activities, leveraging strong technical writing and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in cybersecurity, computer/electrical/electronics engineering, or math with CS concentration.
• Minimum three years designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity policies including A&A activities.
• Experience engineering RMF controls and producing RMF artifacts.
• Must hold a current Top Secret clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140 Level I in IAM/IAT/IASAE.

Responsibilities

• Integrate cybersecurity into system architectures across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, architects, ISSM/ISSO, and government stakeholders.
• Perform RMF controls, vulnerability analyses, risk analyses, and mitigation planning.
• Develop SSPs, control statements, security diagrams, and engineering analyses.
• Support RMF activities including SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring.

Skills

RMF controls

Security policy implementation

Vulnerability assessment

Technical writing

Cross-team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited degree in cybersecurity/related field

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Job description

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. seeks an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to support NIWC Atlantic in North Charleston, SC. The role requires navigating RMF, DoD guidelines, and government stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient IT solutions.

You will integrate cybersecurity throughout architectures, develop RMF artifacts, and support authorization activities, leveraging strong technical writing and collaboration skills.