ISSE (Expert)

BAE Systems•Herndon, VA
•$149,603 - $254,317

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and experienced Cyber Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with a proficiency in multi-tasking, good verbal and written communications, and highly skilled in Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD-503 security accreditation for various assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts, to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of ISSE and Cyber Security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and optimizing the accreditation process.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 11 years' experience
  • Proficiency in multi-tasking
  • Good verbal and written communications
  • Highly skilled in Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD-503 security accreditation for various assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts
  • Deep understanding of ISSE and Cyber Security principles
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Proactive approach to maintaining and optimizing the accreditation process

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated skillset with security tools and reporting such as Greenlight, Rapid7, WebInspect, Splunk
  • Demonstrated skillset with public / private cloud providers (AWS, Google, Azure, etc)

Responsibilities

  • Ability to bridge technical and security languages for those not knowledgible
  • Demonstrated skillset in security RMF and ICD-503 documentations such as contingency plan (CP)
  • Ability to gather artifacts in support of controls and risk elements for closure
  • Ability to take a new system through all the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) phases to Authorization to Operate (ATO)
  • Ability to understand and support the Continuous Monitoring A&A phase
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the ISSM, Security Controls Assessor, and Security Auditors
  • Ability to take risk elements and convert to Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to coordinate across organizations with leadership, project managers, and engineers to achieve requirements for ATD, IATT, and ATO

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal plan
  • Discounts on home insurance
  • Discounts on auto insurance
  • Discounts on pet insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid military leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Applicable federal and state sick leave
  • Company recognition program
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