Senior Cybersecurity ISSE – Mission-Centric Systems

Amentum; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Information System Security Engineer to support DoD SSP program offices and large-scale non-enterprise systems. The ISSE will be onsite at NSWC Crane with travel to SPHQ or Field Activities.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity integration in acquisition, development, test, and sustainment across program lines. The position requires experienced leadership in design, implementation, and optimization of cyber resiliency, along with producing Security Plans and interface

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification.
• OS/CE certificate of training as dictated by Command CWF-PM.
• Ability to obtain TS/CNWDI clearance and interim Secret; US citizenship required.
• Willing to travel 40% or more.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply requirements for large-scale pilot projects.
• Support Program Office Lead by identifying issues and action items.
• Provide customer interactions with Program Offices and contractors.
• Coordinate with SSP representatives and contractors via meetings and emails.
• Develop system security presentations and provide comments on content.
• Develop System Security Plans detailing security controls.
• Support DoW Acquisition process for OQE and security strategy.
• Work with SSP programs to maintain lifecycle plans.
• Evaluate deliverables and presentations.

Skills

Security+ certification

Security clearance

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Planning large-scale networks

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Graduate degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Senior Information System Security Engineer to support DoD SSP program offices and large-scale non-enterprise systems. The ISSE will be onsite at NSWC Crane with travel to SPHQ or Field Activities.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity integration in acquisition, development, test, and sustainment across program lines. The position requires experienced leadership in design, implementation, and optimization of cyber resiliency, along with producing Security Plans and interface