Information System Security Engineer; ISSE

Work within a customer setting to establish and satisfy complex system-wide information security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.

• Support customers in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
• Apply security engineering to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
• Ensure all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with the Army and DoD.
• Ensure security improvement actions are evaluated, validated, and implemented as required.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of procurement function in addressing information security requirements and supply chain risks through procurement activities, and recommend improvements.
• Identify alternative information security strategies to address security objectives.
• Identify IT security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades.
• Interpret and/or recommend security requirements relative to the capabilities of new information technologies.
• Interpret patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the enterprise.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity safeguards to ensure they provide the intended level of protection.
• Participate in the Risk Governance process to address security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risks.
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure sound security principles are implemented.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials).
• Assist with the selection of cost-effective security controls to mitigate risk (e.g., protection of information, systems, and processes).

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain an Interim Secret security clearance.
• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor of IT, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, or Engineering.
• Must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M, and AR25-2 within 6 months after being employed.

• Previous experience as an ISSE or an ISSO.