Cyber System Security Engineer

MANTECH•El Segundo, CA

1d•$179,300 - $318,400•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Cybersecurity System Security Engineer (CSSE) - III to support Special Access Programs (SAPs) for SSC and AFSPC acquisition programs in El Segundo, California. The role provides daily technical support across Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities to ensure systems satisfy NIST Cybersecurity requirements for assessment and authorization. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; an additional four years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
12 or more years of total experience, including at least 8 years in an SCI or SAR environment.
Four years of direct Special Access Program (SAP)-related experience.
Meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M/8140 requirements for Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level 3 and Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level 3 within six months of hire.
Full understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) processes for system accreditation.
Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Eligible for access to Special Access Programs (SAP).
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility using air and ground transportation.

Nice To Haves

CISSP certification is recommended.
Familiarity with DoD security policies, manuals, relevant ICDs, JAFANs, and related policy documents.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and interact effectively with DoD, military, civilian, and industry partners.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
High degree of originality, creativity, and initiative, with minimal supervision required.

Responsibilities

Lead System Security Engineers and Certification Analysts to protect customer national and international security interests during acquisition system design and testing.
Chair and co-chair customer and SAP community Cybersecurity working groups and participate in Systems Security Engineering IPT reviews.
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security program policies, particularly for SAP network infrastructures.
Provide expert consultation and technical services on Information Security and system designs.
Develop Cybersecurity risk management recommendations, Program Protection Plans, and Cybersecurity Strategies for the customer.
Assist with site activation activities, design reviews, and system test and evaluation.
Work with approval and accreditation authorities to obtain Authorization to Operate (ATO) for systems.