Information Systems Security Engineer; ISSE

Job Title:

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Job Location:

Remote
Eligibility/Clearance:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public
Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening
process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting

This position has a U.S. residency requirement.

The USPS security
clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the
U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as
follows:

U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S.
Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years
(unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have
left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days
consecutively in the last 3 years.

Job Description

Summary:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Information
Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). We are seeking a highly skilled
Information Systems Security Engineer with over 5 years of experience in
Application Modernization to join our dynamic team. The position will
play a critical role in the modernization of the Delivery Operations
Information System (DOIS) for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
The Information Systems Security Engineer will ensure the security of
the DOIS modernization project for USPS by implementing robust security
measures and maintaining compliance with federal security standards. The
individual will leverage AI tools such as Git Hub Copilot for security
automation and vulnerability management.

We are excited to welcome a motivated Information Systems Security
Engineer who is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences
and driving innovation in web development. Join us in shaping the future
of our products and services through cutting-edge technology!

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and controls in alignment with USPS’s security requirements and federal standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST RMF).
• Utilize AI tools like Git Hub Copilot to automate security tasks, vulnerability scans, and code reviews.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing using tools such as Nessus, Splunk, and Sonar Qube.
• Implement and monitor security measures for sensitive data, ensuring compliance with encryption standards and access controls.
• Work with development and operations teams to integrate security practices within CI/CD pipelines and Dev Sec Ops  processes.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Mitigation Plans (RMP), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Ensure continuous monitoring and real-time security incident response using tools such as Cloud Watch, Guard Duty, and AWS Security Hub.
• Collaborate with the USPS Chief Information Security Office (CISO) to ensure compliance with USPS’s security architecture and governance.
• Provide security training and awareness programs to development and operational staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related fields, preferred but not required.
• If there is no relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.

• 5+ years of experience in information security engineering, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• Experience with AI tools, particularly Git Hub Copilot, for security automation and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of federal security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP).

• Proficiency in security tools and frameworks (e.g., Nessus, Splunk, NIST RMF).
• Excellent…