Information System Security Engineer; ISSE

Overview

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. This position supports the Aerial Connectivity (AC) Branch within the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Division, delivering expert-level information systems security guidance to ensure AC product lines are secure and compliant with DoD, Air Force, and Space Force cybersecurity guidance.

The objective is to secure the DAF BATTLE NETWORK, provide secure interfaces to other services and IC efforts in support of Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2), and ensure interoperability across joint and coalition forces. The role focuses on developing and implementing an integrated cybersecurity strategy to support AC product line interoperability testing for the DAF BATTLE NETWORK.

• Develop and lead execution of the AC integrated cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
• Serve as the focal point for all AC integrated security assessments and authorization activities.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders to define security objectives and measurable results for each integrated evaluation or accreditation milestone.
• Facilitate security planning sessions and working groups to ensure cybersecurity is integrated into test and evaluation objectives.
• Provide subject matter expertise on cybersecurity engineering requirements and practices during all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, with a focus on secure interoperability requirements.
• Ensure AC acquisition processes and documents align with statutory and regulatory cybersecurity requirements (e.g., DoD RMF, NIST 800-53).
• Support development and maintenance of system security plans (SSPs), assessment and authorization (A&A) packages, and continuous monitoring strategies.
• Provide subject matter expertise to product delivery teams to ensure secure interoperability across the DAF BATTLE NETWORK and with joint/coalition partner capabilities.
• Advise on cybersecurity considerations for critical infrastructure and classified environments as they relate to acquisition and fielding activities.
• Participate in cybersecurity test and certification events, as required.
• Deliver training and awareness programs on Air Force–specific cybersecurity, risk management, and secure interoperability requirements for acquisition personnel.
• Promote cybersecurity engineering best practices across all assigned programs and ensure RMF requirements are understood and implemented.
• Serve as a liaison between program office, user community, cybersecurity officials, and contractor personnel to ensure clear communication and adherence to integrated cybersecurity policies.

• Location:
  
  On-site
• Travel Requirements:
  Moderate 20-40%
• Working Hours:
  
  Core hours 0900 - 1500

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in information systems security engineering, cybersecurity architecture, or risk management within Air Force acquisition programs or similar DoD/IC systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and validate cybersecurity requirements in accordance with DoD RMF and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead planning and execution of system cybersecurity engineering activities, including security test events and authorization efforts.
• Expertise in secure system/software integration, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity prototyping, experimentation, and pilot efforts within the DoD or IC.
• Proficiency with cybersecurity and engineering tools such as eMASS, ACAS, HBSS/Trellix, SIEM platforms, and RMF tools used in Air Force and DoD programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to balance cybersecurity risk against mission requirements in fast-paced DoD environments.
• Ability to navigate DoD cybersecurity…