Jr ISSE

Watershed Security

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Educational reimbursement

401K with matching

15 days PTO to start

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Watershed Security is seeking a Journeyman ISSE to support NSWC in Philadelphia. The candidate will coordinate security changes, perform vulnerability assessments, and lead incident response to protect information systems. Must be US citizen with Top Secret clearance and Navy RMF experience.

Onsite Philadelphia work is required with possible travel. Competitive salary with benefits is offered, including medical, dental, 401K matching, and PTO.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent.
At least one of the listed active certifications (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP).
3 years practical cybersecurity or A&A related experience.
US Citizenship with Top Secret clearance.
Onsite support in Philadelphia, PA possible; some travel may be required.
Experience with Navy RMF process and A&A tools (ACAS, eMASS, eMASSter).
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; able to brief senior staff.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and enact required security changes and ensure compliance with policies.
Conduct cybersecurity vulnerability and threat assessments to mitigate risk.
Lead cyber-incident response; isolate affected systems, investigate, and report findings.
Provide guidance on best practices and security posture improvements.
Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for sensitive data.
Support continuous monitoring and provide status reports on security compliance.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Brief senior staff

onsite work ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent technical degree

Tools

ACAS

eMASS

eMASSter

NAVY RMF RPG

MS Office Suite

CCNA-Security

CySA+

GICSP

GSEC

Security+ CE

CND

SSCP

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Watershed Security, is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years of Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experience. Watershed is looking for a Journeyman Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Philadelphia, PA. The successful candidates will have experience coordinating and enacting required security changes, with in various levels of an organization, ensuring compliance with published policies; conducting cybersecurity vulnerability and threat analysis; and support cyber incident-response by isolating potentially effected assets, initial investigation and data collection, through status updates/reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent technical degree.
Must have at least one of the following active certifications: CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP
Years of Experience: 3 years practical experience in a cybersecurity or A&A related field.
- Collaborate with various levels of the organization to implement required security changes and ensure compliance with established security policies and standards.
- Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity vulnerability and threat assessments to identify and mitigate risks to information systems.
- Lead cyber-incident-response efforts, including isolating affected systems, conducting initial investigations, collecting relevant data, and providing status updates and reports to leadership.
- Provide guidance on best practices and recommend improvements to the organization's security posture.
- Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect sensitive data from internal and external threats.
- Support continuous monitoring of information systems and provide regular status reports on security compliance.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and industry best practices.
Clearance Level: Top Secret; US Citizen.
Ability to possibly provide onsite support in Philadelphia PA.
Some travel may be required.
Experience with the Navy RMF Process Guide (RPG), and Navy A&A tools such as ACAS, eMASS and eMASSter.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Project). Self Starter; detail oriented; able to brief senior level staff.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience supporting 5 or more Navy Packages (achieving and/or maintaining ATO)
Experience with the NAVSEA RMF Business Rules

PAY RANGE

Final salary is influenced by factors such as location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Watershed offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, educational reimbursement, 401K plans with matching, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year. The proposed salary range for this position is: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 USD.

Contingent upon award

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Do you have a DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher?*

Do you have Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent technical degree?*

Do you have at least one of the following active certifications: CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP? Please list*

How many years practical experience in a cybersecurity or A&A related field?
o Collaborate with various levels of the organization to implement required security changes and ensure compliance with established security policies and standards.
o Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity vulnerability and threat assessments to identify and mitigate risks to information systems.
o Lead cyber-incident-response efforts, including isolating affected systems, conducting initial investigations, collecting relevant data, and providing status updates and reports to leadership.
o Provide guidance on best practices and recommend improvements to the organization's security posture.
o Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect sensitive data from internal and external threats.
o Support continuous monitoring of information systems and provide regular status reports on security compliance.
o Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and industry best practices.

Work is onsite support in Philadelphia PA? Are you able to report onsite Monday - Friday?*

Are you available for up to 10% travel?*

Do you have experience with the Navy RMF Process Guide (RPG), and Navy A&A tools such as ACAS, eMASS and eMASSter?*

Are you proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Project). Self-Starter; detail oriented; able to brief senior level staff?*

Do you have experience supporting 5 or more Navy Packages (achieving and/or maintaining ATO)?

Do you have experience with the NAVSEA RMF Business Rules?

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