Information Systems Security Engineer; ISSE

Position: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
## Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
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R2125667
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* Title:

** Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
*** Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !
*** 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.
** Why Join Us?**
* ** 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 Joint and multi-domain operations.
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* Key Responsibilities:

** K  seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer to provide Senior Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer support to the government program manager to:
* Integrate cybersecurity requirements into system architecture, design, and engineering processes from concept through deployment
* Develop and maintain system security artifacts including Security Plans, Security Controls Traceability matrices, architectural diagrams, and engineering documentation
* Perform security engineering analyses, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and security impact analyses of proposed changes
* Select, tailor, and implement security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide, and/or applicable organizational frameworks
* Communicate risk analysis associated with engineered solutions including mitigation strategies, residual risk and risk-benefit recommendations
* Perform requirements analysis, design, and integration for complex software applications and collaboration infrastructures
* Participate in the change management process, including submitting and reviewing Change Requests (CRs) and assisting in the assessment of security impact of proposed changes
* Create and maintain information system security documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and provide guidance on active Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
* Conduct periodic and continuous monitoring of the system, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with the authorization
* Collaborate with ISSOs, system administrators, and development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure secure system configurations
* Communicate with multiple systems owners to address security relevant design and integration requirements for hybrid systems
* Evaluate cloud supporting technologies in areas of encryption, identity and access control, boundary protection, and logging/monitoring
* Support incident response and forensic analysis as needed, ensuring proper coordination with organizational cybersecurity teams
* Support development and execution of governance frameworks for managing and authorizing national security systems
** Work Environment:**
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* Location:

** On-site
* ** Travel Requirements:
** Minimal 0-25%
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* Working Hours:

** Standard
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* Qualifications:

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* Required:

*** Must have experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)
* Strong proficiency in Cloud architecture and associated security elements
* Must possess excellent analytical skills and be capable of quantifying risk to enterprise systems    and level of compliance with security policy
* 12+ years' technical experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or systems engineering
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required
* Master’s Degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, networking, or programming
* Current/active Top Secret/SCI;
Current or recent DoD SAP access
* Subject to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
** Desired:
*** Advanced knowledge in one or more of the…