Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

About

As a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, Information System Security Officer (ISSO), you will play a key role in securing complex systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and protecting sensitive information. Possession of DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 or higher certification is required. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph security clearance. This is a 100% Onsite position and not open for Hybrid and/or Remote.

Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Information Systems Security Approval Authority for systems under your control.
• Provide technical and compliance support for the organization's Information Assurance (IA) program.
• Plan, coordinate, and enforce IT security programs across various systems and projects.
• Maintain the operational security posture for mission-critical information systems.
• Develop and enforce information system security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Support day-to-day security operations, including system monitoring and incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments to support system Certification And Accreditation (C&A).
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for handling classified data.
• Manage system configuration, changes, and security impact assessments.
• Prepare and review key documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages, and Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM).

Qualifications

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Qualifications:

• Must have an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph security clearance.
• Possession of a DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 or higher certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process.
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 5 years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• 10 years of experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Systems Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• At least one of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.

Benefits

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc.