Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Apex Systems; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 139,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401k program

HSA

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to support the Space portfolio in Colorado Springs. You will analyze security of operational and development environments, assess threats and vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with industry and government standards.

Top Secret (SCI Eligibility) clearance is required. You will help design, implement, and refine RMF-based A&A processes, develop audit mechanisms, and collaborate with government stakeholders to meet

Qualifications

• 8 years of cybersecurity experience with RMF for secure systems
• Experience conducting security engineering analyses to mitigate threats
• Experience implementing security controls per government/industry standards
• Ability to perform vulnerability assessments and risk analysis
• Experience with configuration management and asset inventories
• DoDM 8140 requirements compliance (Sec+, CISSP)

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering-focused security analysis of environments to verify compliance with standards.
• Support RMF A&A processes for secure system development and sustainment.
• Develop and refine audit mechanisms to maintain security posture.
• Leverage results to drive system engineering improvements.
• Perform periodic hardware/software inventory assessments aligned with security practices.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to design and validate protective mechanisms.

Skills

RMF

NIST RMF

DoD 8140

Certification (CISSP/Security+)

A&A processes

Security engineering

Communication with stakeholders

Risk management

Tools

eMASS

Xacta

Job description

Job#: 3044785

Position: Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Clearance Level: Top Secret (SCI Eligibility)

Pay Rate Range: $139,000-149,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a strong Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to support our Space portfolio. In this role you will support security analysis of operational and development environments, threats, vulnerabilities and internal interfaces to define and assess compliance with accepted industry and Government standards. Candidates must be passionate, energized, and excited to work on modern architectures and solve challenging problems for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering-focused security analysis of operational and development environments, identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and internal interfaces in order to define and verify compliance with applicable industry and government standards.
• Support the design and implementation of the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the development and sustainment of secure information systems.
• Develop, implement, and refine audit mechanisms for systems to maintain the integrity of the security posture throughout the system's lifecycle.
• Leverage assessment methodologies, test results, and analysis outputs to ensure compliance with established security requirements, while identifying opportunities for system engineering enhancements.
• Perform and manage periodic hardware and software inventory assessments to ensure alignment with security engineering practices.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, suppliers, and organizational teams to design, implement, and validate protective mechanisms that meet cybersecurity requirements, emphasizing clear communication and adherence to security engineering principles.

Required Skills

• 8 years of direct Cybersecurity experience with at least: 3 years applying RMF to support the design, development, and authorization of secure systems.
• 2 years conducting security engineering analysis to identify and mitigate threats, vulnerabilities, and risks in systems.
• 2 year implementing security controls and architectures in alignment with government and industry standards.
• 2 year performing vulnerability assessments and risk analysis to inform system design.
• 2 years supporting configuration management practices and conduct hardware/software inventory assessments.
• Must meet Requirements outlined in DoDM 8140 for System Security Engineer (633), i.e. Sec+, CISSP

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with security compliance tools such as eMASS or Xacta for risk management and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and suppliers to integrate and validate security requirements.
• Experience with cybersecurity policies and implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF): e.g., DAAPM, CNSSI 1253, ICD-503, JSIG, or NIST SP 800 series
• Experience in utilizing security-relevant tools such as ACAS, ESS, SCAP

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.