Information Systems Security Engineer; ISSE

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

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K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:
  Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

• Design, implement, and integrate cybersecurity controls and information assurance solutions across network, computing, virtualization, cloud, and enclave environments.
• Lead and support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, including development, review, and maintenance of RMF artifacts, accreditation documentation, standard operating procedures, and security plans.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, compliance reviews, and security scans; coordinate remediation activities with system administrators and developers to resolve vulnerabilities, policy violations, and security findings.
• Review system architectures, network designs, and technical implementations to identify cybersecurity risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with ISSMs, system owners, and engineering teams to maintain secure system baselines, configuration management controls, continuous monitoring activities, and approved change management processes.
• Develop and maintain operational and cybersecurity documentation, including concepts of operation, operations and maintenance procedures, scan results, security event monitoring policies, and authorization evidence packages.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and potential intrusion activity to protect systems and information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or disruption.

• Location:
  
  On-site
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field and 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Prior experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Experience supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, networking, operating systems, and network security principles.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, security reviews, remediation activities, and continuous monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity documentation and accreditation artifacts.

• Experience with multi-enclave architectures and differing classification requirements.
• Professional cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CASP+, Security+, GSLC, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting enterprise vulnerability management and configuration management programs.
• Experience working closely with ISSMs, network engineers, and system administrators to resolve cybersecurity findings.

$168,100 to $205,400 This range is for the VA area only The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s…