Security-Cleared Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSE)

CAE USA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE USA in Tampa, FL seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide ISSE/DevSecOps support to the C-17 program. You will ensure traceability of security controls to system requirements and integrate cybersecurity into the ATS architecture through disciplined security engineering.

The role requires expert knowledge of DoD cybersecurity systems engineering guidance, RMF processes, acquisition security requirements, and collaboration across multiple enclaves and system

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Completion and maintenance of certifications training per AFI 17-303 and DAFMAN 17-1305 are required.
• DoD IAM-II/III equivalents (CISSP, CISM, CASP, CEH, CHFI) preferred.
• Experience: 2–7 years performing ISSE duties within DoD or equivalent environments.
• Preferred DISA ESS Administrator 201/301 and ePO 5.10.

Responsibilities

• Provide ISSE support per contract requirements with cybersecurity integrated into architecture, development, configuration and operations.
• Trace cybersecurity controls to system security requirements in acquisition processes and verify alignment.
• Capture and document information security requirements across ATS through secure architecture, development and configuration.
• Apply RMF, DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.83, DoD TPP Guidebook, and NIST SP 800-160 guidance.
• Collaborate with ISSOs to perform vulnerability analyses and maintain RMF artifacts.
• Assist with audit logs, ACAS scans, STIG assessments, and endpoint protection measures.
• Maintain PPSM entries per DISA requirements across enclaves.
• Maintain baseline hardware/software with CM teams; support supply-chain evaluations.

Skills

ISSE duties

RMF processes

Cybersecurity controls

DoD guidance

Vulnerability analysis

Education

AAS/BA/BS in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

eMASS

Trellix ePO

ACAS

SCAP/STIG tools

Evaluate-STIG

Job description

CAE USA in Tampa, FL seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide ISSE/DevSecOps support to the C-17 program. You will ensure traceability of security controls to system requirements and integrate cybersecurity into the ATS architecture through disciplined security engineering.

The role requires expert knowledge of DoD cybersecurity systems engineering guidance, RMF processes, acquisition security requirements, and collaboration across multiple enclaves and system