Info Security Sys Engineer - Information Technology - Analysts

Job  Salt Lake City , Utah Job Type: Contract Added - 08/19/26

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an Information Security Systems Engineer
.

Position Type:
Full-Time Contract, Contract to hire

Duration: 12 months

Location:
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.

As an Information Security Systems Engineer
, you will:

• Information Security Systems Engineering at Client, you will support the security accreditation and compliance of mission-critical communication systems.
• This role focuses on applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and related cybersecurity standards to ensure systems meet DoD and national security requirements.
• You will work closely with systems, software, and hardware engineers to integrate security controls, develop authorization artifacts, and support system certification and accreditation activities.
• This position is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) who are interested in contributing to high-assurance defense systems.

Essential Functions:

• Execute and support RMF lifecycle activities (categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring).
• Develop, maintain, and review RMF documentation (e.g., SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, Security Plans).
• Interpret and apply security controls from NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and related guidance.
• Support implementation and validation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other configuration baselines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (systems, software, hardware) to ensure security requirements are properly implemented.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, Authorizing Officials (AOs), and external assessors to support authorization efforts.
• Track and report compliance status, risks, and remediation activities to program leadership.
• Contribute to continuous monitoring strategies and ongoing system compliance.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.
• This Position needs Active Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to cryptographic systems, FIPS 140-3, or NSA certification processes.
• Experience with high-assurance or classified systems.
• Hands‑on experience executing RMF within DoD environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as eMASS or XACTA.
• Experience applying NIST SP 800-53 security controls and STIGs.
• Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Systems & Technical Context.
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, network architecture, boundary defense).
• Experience working with embedded systems or communications systems.
• Familiarity with Agile or Dev Sec Ops  environments.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.

Ideal candidate will have

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related field with minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $55-$60 per hour

* Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre‑paid legal &  protection
• Sick time
• Other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance…