ISSE (Expert)

BAE Systems • Herndon, VA

16d • $149,603 - $254,317 • Onsite

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
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Ability to coordinate across organizations with leadership, project managers, and engineers to achieve requirements for ATD, IATT, and ATO
• 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, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree