Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Astrion; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) at Hanscom AFB, MA to lead RMF-based security for weapon systems and PIT programs. The role requires US citizenship, an active TS/SCI clearance, and extensive DoD cyber security experience.

You will guide A&A activities, develop security architectures, and coordinate with program management to meet DoD/Cybersecurity requirements. Candidates should have DoD 8570 MMGT512 compliant certifications and a strong background in RMF

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with RMF and DoD 8570 MMGT512 certified.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field with DoD cybersecurity experience.
• Minimum 12–15 years of cyber security/DoD experience depending on degree.

Responsibilities

• Support A&A for weapon systems and PIT systems per RMF.
• Develop and track security measures to protect information and networks.
• Assess threats and recommend risk-reducing actions to program managers.
• Translate requirements into technical security architectures.
• Ensure security in DevSecOps and cloud environments.

Skills

RMF experience

DevSecOps understanding

Threat analysis

Cloud security

Compliance awareness

Education

BA/BS degree in a related field

MA/MS degree in a related field

Tools

Nessus

ACAS

SCAP

STIGs

Job description

Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

LOCATION

Hanscom AFB, MA

SALARY RANGE

$165-$175,000 annually*

• depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS

Full-Time

CLEARANCE

TS/SCI

CERTIFICATIONS

DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 compliant

TRAVEL

Limited; As Needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSO) located at the Hanscom AFB, MA supporting the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/HNJ).

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Must be a US citizen
• Must hold an active TS/SCI Clearance and ability to pass a background screening for SAP
• BA/BS degree and at least 15 years of Cyber-Security experience and 5 years DoD experience
• OR MA/MS Degree and 12-year experience, 5 years in DoD
• OR 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications of which 8 years are in DoDDoD 8570.01 MMGT512 compliant certification.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

• Support the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort for weapon systems and PIT Systems, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF). Understanding of how RMF intersects with the acquisition process and how it’s used to generate requirements; how RMF and Cybersecurity should be covered in contracts - requirements, deliverables, PWS/SOW language. Understanding how to work through RMF and controls with a program to establish appropriate levels of risk based on program lifecycle and mission requirements.
• Recommend policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
• Review and assess architectures and recommend cybersecurity strategies to developmental and legacy system designs.
• Assess threats to determine impact and recommend corrective actions to program managers to reduce risk.
• Translate program/system requirements into technical requirements and architectures needed to meet program objectives.
• Life cycle development Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in program’s’ visions and goals. Participate in systems design.
• Understanding of DevSecOps environments to check for security flaws and vulnerabilities during code review.
• Understanding of operating systems including Linux, Ubuntu, IoT systems, ZTA environments and Cloud development.
• Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
• Plan, develop, implement, and update Cyber Security Strategy Information within the Program Protection Plan (PPP) and assess CPI (Critical Program Information) and CC (Critical Components) analysis.
• Recommend and review Tempest requirements, systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Experience with compliance and vulnerability and software scanning tools (STIGs, Nessus, ACAS, SCC/ SCAP, etc.) to include the review and creation of mitigation reports.
• Review the Vendor submitted Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) items for Cybersecurity related areas, to ensure technical requirements have been met, and provided substantial comments and recommendations to the Program Management (PM) team as to adequacy of the CDRL.