ISSO for Mission-Critical Systems (TS/SCI)

Momentumcareers; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks a Cyber Systems Engineer - ISSO to secure complex information systems and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.

You will support information assurance, security authorization, vulnerability management, and day-to-day security operations across mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on ISSO experience, is comfortable working across technical and compliance activities, and holds DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher certification.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Five years of ISSO experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline; four additional ISSO years may substitute for the degree.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification or higher; meet applicable DoD 8570 requirements prior to performing in the role.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, hardware/software security, and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Information Systems Security Approval Authority for systems under assigned responsibility.
• Provide technical and compliance support for the IA program.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and enforce IT security programs across multiple systems and projects.
• Maintain the operational security posture of mission-critical information systems.
• Develop, implement, and enforce information system security policies, standards, procedures, and methodologies.
• Support day-to-day cybersecurity operations, including system monitoring, security reviews, and incident response activities.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and security evaluations in support of system certification and accreditation activities.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure requirements for protecting classified and sensitive information are satisfied.
• Support system configuration management, change control, and security impact assessment activities.
• Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps and coordinate mitigation/remediation.
• Review system changes for potential security impacts and authorization status.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to maintain system compliance.
• Prepare, maintain, and review cybersecurity documentation (SSPs, Risk Assessments, C&A packages, SRTMs).
• Support security reviews, assessments, audits, and other authorization activities.
• Maintain knowledge of cybersecurity tools, technologies, protocols, encryption methods, and security practices.

Skills

ISSO experience

Security compliance

Cybersecurity awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification or higher

Tools

Security management tools

Encryption techniques/tools

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks a Cyber Systems Engineer - ISSO to secure complex information systems and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.

You will support information assurance, security authorization, vulnerability management, and day-to-day security operations across mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on ISSO experience, is comfortable working across technical and compliance activities, and holds DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher certification.