Senior ISSE – DoD Cybersecurity & RMF Expert

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Bedford (MA)

On-site

USD 181,000 - 193,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Applied Research Solutions seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support NC3 programs at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. The role provides cybersecurity and systems security engineering for mission‑critical systems under RMF, DoD policies, and DoD IA requirements.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required. The team collaborates with government and contractors, ensuring security requirements, risk management, system assessments, and authorization across the lifecycle, with focus on

Qualifications

US citizen required.
BA/BS degree required.
10+ years cyber-security experience, 5+ in DoD.
DoD 8570.01 compliant certification.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Support A&A efforts for weapon systems and PIT systems per RMF guidelines.
Recommend cybersecurity policies to protect information systems and networks.
Develop, implement, and track security measures for DoD environments.
Review architectures and advise on cybersecurity strategies for development and legacy systems.
Identify threats, assess risk, and guide program managers on mitigations.
Translate program requirements into technical security requirements and architectures.
Promote security awareness across management and program teams.