SR Computer Scientist - Information System Security Engineer; ISSE

Senior Computer Scientist (ISSE) will serve as a primary cybersecurity authority for UMM tools and CI/HUMINT data-management systems across the system lifecycle.

• Ensure UMM tools and data-management systems meet DIA security requirements and applicable federal security standards.
• Embed and integrate security controls into software design, development, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Perform security assessments
  , risk analyses
  , vulnerability assessments
  , and continuous compliance monitoring
  .
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts, including security documentation and coordination for certification/accreditation
  .
• Implement security controls aligned with NIST and DoD standards and applicable DIA frameworks.
• Define and coordinate security requirements for cross-domain data transfers with Service and Combatant Command tool administrators.
• Support secure data-sharing and system access requirements.
• Coordinate with the DIA CIO on security certification, accreditation, and security-update activities.
• Advise the Technology Project Manager on security requirements and support Software Engineers with secure coding practices
  .
• Ensure foreign-disclosure requirements and controls are incorporated into system designs and data-sharing processes.
• Maintain security controls and standards during system sustainment
  , including revisions to data-transfer security requirements
  .

• Extensive experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ATO processes.
• Demonstrated expertise implementing security controls, conducting risk assessments
  , and performing vulnerability assessments
  .
• Knowledge of NIST
  , DoD
  , DIA
  , and Intelligence Community cybersecurity frameworks and policies
  .
• Experience securing intelligence systems
  , software applications
  , and data-management environments
  .
• Knowledge of cross-domain security architectures
  , system access controls
  , and secure data-sharing practices.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams; translate security requirements into implementable controls; balance security with mission needs.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and current awareness of evolving cyber threats and security technologies.

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• ATO
• NIST
• DoD
• DIA
• Intelligence Community cybersecurity frameworks and policies
• CI/HUMINT
• CISSP
• CAP
• CISM

• Level: Senior (one base full-time equivalent)
• Location: On-site in Reston, VA
• Schedule: 40-hour workweek; schedules subject to mission requirements

• Relevant cybersecurity certification such as CISSP
  , CAP
  , or CISM
  .
• Experience supporting CI/HUMINT systems,
  secure software development
  , and cross-domain data-transfer solutions.
• Experience with DIA security certification and accreditation processes.

• Travel: May include CONUS/OCONUS travel for training and partner engagements.
• Work environment: On-site in a secure facility; instruction and coordination conducted in classified environments.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
  .

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional development and training opportunities