Senior Cyber Security Systems Engineer - A&A/ISSE, AWS

the-swift-group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus $5,000

Job summary

Swift seeks a Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. You will lead security accreditation efforts for information systems, perform risk assessments, and collaborate with stakeholders to sustain a robust security posture.

Responsibilities include managing A&A packages, coordinating with the ISSM, performing vulnerability scans, and ensuring compliance across customer environments. Active clearance and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of cybersecurity, system engineering, or information assurance experience.
• Strong expertise in network design, implementation, and accreditation.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple contractors and coordinate program objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with certification and accreditation processes and security frameworks.
• US citizenship and active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to 10 A&A packages independently with timely updates and compliant documentation.
• Develop new A&A packages from inception through ATO approval.
• Provide evidence and respond to security control requirements in the customer’s A&A tool.
• Maintain and track Plans of Action and Milestones after ATO issuance.
• Process Security-Relevant Changes and document system configuration modifications.
• Collaborate with the ISSM on system changes, approvals, and ongoing compliance needs.
• Perform vulnerability and compliance scans using Rapid7.
• Work with development teams to ensure timely patching and current software versions.
• Conduct audits using Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, and AWS CloudTrail.
• Navigate AWS Console (CAP) to gather evidence and validate configurations.
• Demonstrate familiarity with AWS serverless tech like Lambda and container platforms.
• Use JIRA and Confluence for workflow management and collaboration.
• Understand and operate across multiple customer environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

System engineering

Information assurance

Communication skills

Contractor oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Rapid7

Splunk

CloudWatch

CloudTrail

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Swift seeks a Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. You will lead security accreditation efforts for information systems, perform risk assessments, and collaborate with stakeholders to sustain a robust security posture.

Responsibilities include managing A&A packages, coordinating with the ISSM, performing vulnerability scans, and ensuring compliance across customer environments. Active clearance and strong communication are required.