Information System Security Engineer - ISSE

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Full-Time Regular Newport, RI, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well‑being.

KMS is a three‑time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work‑Life Flexibility.

KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI. This select team is responsible for providing systems engineering and cyber security services to NUWC. Our multi‑disciplinary team is heavily involved assisting the U.S. Navy in development of new undersea weapons systems.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Support for Risk Management Framework (RMF) package development; remain current on NAVY RMF policies and procedures. Review DoD, DoN, NAVSEA CS‑DoN Standard Operating Procedures, and NAVSEA Business Rules.
• Support in evaluation and support the documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure new and existing information technology (IT) systems meet information assurance (IA) and security requirements.
• Familiarization with systems, review of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) System Security Plan for existing systems; identification of issues with the security plan; execution of the validation plan and procedures; review POA&Ms, and Development of Risk Assessments.
• Ability and comfort working independently conducting security control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800‑53, 800‑53A, CNSSI 1253, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate requirements both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time‑management skills; self‑motivation, team player.
• Ensure appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and monitoring assurance in support of the development and acquisition of undersea warfare systems. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Support and accompany clients in ADHOC meetings, possibly requiring travel.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
• DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM Level II Certification (such as Security +).
• Operating Systems Certification (Windows or Linux).
• Experience with eMASS.
• A SECRET clearance is required for this position; candidates must be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance.

• Degree in information technology or cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with US Naval systems (submarine systems preferred).
• 3 or more years’ experience in Cybersecurity or IT Systems.
• Experience using the NIST Risk Management Framework.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of the customer and company leadership.
• Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.

An active DoD Secret security clearance.

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