Remote ISSE for Space Systems Security Engineering (RMF)

Space Systems Command; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Command in the United States Space Force seeks an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to integrate cybersecurity into the engineering lifecycle. The role focuses on secure design, RMF compliance, and risk management for mission systems across BMN and SYD 85 at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado.

The ISSE will collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and IPTs to translate cybersecurity needs into practical solutions, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure

Qualifications

• Secure design principles applied across the system lifecycle.
• Ability to assess architectures for cybersecurity compliance and risk.
• Experience coordinating across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Knowledge of RMF and cybersecurity program management in DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity into engineering processes from inception.
• Evaluate architecture and design for cyber compliance and risk.
• Coordinate with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and IPTs.
• Communicate vulnerabilities and mission impacts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Guide vulnerability management, patching, and remediation efforts.

Skills

RMF security framework

eMASS/Xacta/ITIPS

Vulnerability management

DevSecOps/Cloud/Agile

Cybersecurity in engineering

IPTs collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (CS/CE or related)

Tools

SIEM

STIG

Job description

Space Systems Command in the United States Space Force seeks an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to integrate cybersecurity into the engineering lifecycle. The role focuses on secure design, RMF compliance, and risk management for mission systems across BMN and SYD 85 at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado.

The ISSE will collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and IPTs to translate cybersecurity needs into practical solutions, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure