Space Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join its team in Chantilly, VA. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with Poly and a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields. The ISSE will be responsible for conducting security engineering throughout the system lifecycle, integrating security requirements into projects.

With a focus on Space System experience, this position offers an estimated salary range of $165,000 to $210,000 annually. Ideal candidates will possess at least 8 years of relevant IA experience and certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years IA relevant experience.
• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Technical experience in configuring Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IS security engineering activities throughout the lifecycle.
• Capture and refine information protection requirements for IS acquisitions.
• Integrate security functional requirements into acquisition lifecycle phases.

Skills

Experience with ICD 503

Knowledge of IA Systems Engineering

Space System Experience

Technical project management

Configuring Windows/Linux/Unix/Mac

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

VMware

Xen

Hyper-V

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)s in multiple locations. (Note: position is contingent upon program award and the postions are located in Chantilly VA, Aurora CO, Springfield VA, Las Cruces NM, LAAFB, Vandenberg (Lompoc) CA and Ft Meade MD.)

What will you do?

An ISSE is responsible for conducting IS security engineering activities throughout the lifecycle.

ISSEs are responsible for capturing and refining information protection requirements to ensure their integration into IS acquisitions and IS development through purposeful security design or configuration.

The Contractor integrates security functional requirements into existing acquisition lifecycle phases, milestones, and documents using systems engineering principles and methodologies. Contractor personnel shall be knowledgeable of best practices when implementing security controls including SW engineering methodologies, security engineering methodologies, security engineering principles, and secure coding techniques and coordinates activities with A&A stakeholders.

The ISSE functions are commensurate with the IASAE position description, experience and certifications. ISSEs with Space System experience is required, specific Space System ISSE required qualifications. This IASAE experience requires working relevant types of Space systems based on location, and understanding space requirements and protection needs for integration into relevant network systems. IASAE's also participate in Space Computer Security requirement reviews or working groups as needed by locations. IASAE's also participate in the National Space INFOSEC Steering Council, among others.

Do you have what it takes?

Requirements:

• TS/SCI with Poly required
• Bachelor's degree relevant to computer engineering, INFOSEC, information management, and/or computer science
• Minimum 8+ years IA relevant experience
• Knowledge of and experience with ICD 503 and the Government's certification and accreditation process
• Networks, computer components, protocols, and COTS technology
• System methodologies including: client/server, web hosting, web content servers, policy servers, directory servers, firewalls, WAN, MAN, LAN, switches, and routers
• SW integration of COTS and GOTS products
• Virtualization platforms and technologies
• Education relevant to computer engineering, INFOSEC, information management, and/or computer science
• Experience in technical project management (Level 3); and
• Technical experience in:
  • Configuring and supporting, at a minimum, Windows, Linux, Unix, Maces
  • Configuring and supporting, at a minimum, VMware, Xen, Hyper V
  • SW engineering
  • Program design and implementation
  • Configuration management (Level 3)
  • System maintenance
  • Integration testing (Level 3)
  • Information Security, engineering
• IA Systems Engineering Experience: Required
• ICD 503/Policy Experience: Required
• Space System Experience: Required
• Baseline Certs (one of the following): CISSP, CISM, GCLP, CCSP

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $165,000 - 210,000 annually, which is a general guideline for and depending on the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.