Senior ISSE for CI/HUMINT Systems

DarkStar Intelligence LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan options

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence in Reston, VA seeks a Senior Computer Scientist (ISSE) to lead cybersecurity for tools and CI/HUMINT data-management. You will embed security controls through the lifecycle and work with software engineers, data scientists, and project managers to satisfy DIA, DoD, NIST, and IC requirements.

Responsibilities include RMF/ATO processes, risk and vulnerability assessments, secure data sharing, and cross-domain transfer coordination, ensuring robust protection while supporting

Qualifications

• RMF and ATO experience required.
• Experience implementing security controls and performing risk assessments.
• Knowledge of NIST, DoD, DIA frameworks and policies.
• Experience securing intelligence systems and data-sharing.
• Knowledge of cross-domain security architectures and access controls.
• Ability to translate security requirements into implementable controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tools and data-management systems comply with DIA security requirements.
• Integrate security controls into design, development, deployment, and sustainment.
• Conduct risk, vulnerability, and continuous compliance assessments.
• Support ATO activities, including security documentation and accreditation coordination.
• Implement controls per NIST/DoD/DIA frameworks and coordinate cross-domain transfers.
• Advise on security requirements and support secure data-sharing and system access.

Skills

RMF

ATO processes

NIST/DoD frameworks

Cross-domain security

Security controls implementation

Vulnerability assessments

Security documentation

Cross-team collaboration

CI/HUMINT security

Job description

DarkStar Intelligence in Reston, VA seeks a Senior Computer Scientist (ISSE) to lead cybersecurity for tools and CI/HUMINT data-management. You will embed security controls through the lifecycle and work with software engineers, data scientists, and project managers to satisfy DIA, DoD, NIST, and IC requirements.

Responsibilities include RMF/ATO processes, risk and vulnerability assessments, secure data sharing, and cross-domain transfer coordination, ensuring robust protection while supporting