Remote Information Assurance Engineer (ISSE) – TS/SCI

Aether Aerospace; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace is seeking an Information Assurance/Security Engineer III to join a defense technology platform focused on delivering secure networks and systems. You will design, implement, and certify security controls, support DIACAP/NIACAP and NIST SP 800-37 frameworks, and drive accreditation efforts while collaborating with program teams.

Remote work is available with preference for Boston, MA or Dayton, OH; must hold active TS/SCI clearance or eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of experience or Master’s with 3–5 years.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Experience with vulnerability assessments, security testing, and mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in developing security documentation, including system security plans and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate security requirements within business processes.
• Support certification and accreditation efforts (DIACAP, NIACAP, and NIST SP 800-37).
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop and complete system security plans and contingency plans.
• Perform security testing and compliance verification for network and system configurations.
• Implement security tools, monitor system integrity, and support incident response.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Risk management frameworks

Compliance standards

Vulnerability assessments

Security testing

Security tools

SIEM

Firewalls

System hardening

Cloud security

Incident response

Forensic techniques

Linux security

Windows security

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years experience

Master’s degree with 3-5 years experience

Tools

SIEM solutions

Firewalls

System hardening tools

Job description

Aether Aerospace is seeking an Information Assurance/Security Engineer III to join a defense technology platform focused on delivering secure networks and systems. You will design, implement, and certify security controls, support DIACAP/NIACAP and NIST SP 800-37 frameworks, and drive accreditation efforts while collaborating with program teams.

Remote work is available with preference for Boston, MA or Dayton, OH; must hold active TS/SCI clearance or eligible.