ME00679-ISSO 1

Momentum Engineering, Inc.•Annapolis Junction, MD

11d•$95,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer - ISSO to play a key role in securing complex information systems, maintaining compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, and protecting sensitive and classified information. This position supports the full lifecycle of system security operations, including information assurance, security authorization, vulnerability and risk management, configuration control, security documentation, and day-to-day operational security. The ideal candidate has hands-on ISSO experience supporting mission-critical systems and is comfortable working across both technical and compliance-focused cybersecurity activities.

Requirements

Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Five (5) years of experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Experience must include at least one of the following areas: Current cybersecurity and security-management tools, Hardware and software security implementation, Communication protocols, Encryption techniques and tools
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification or higher
Must meet applicable DoD 8570 requirements prior to performing in the role

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of information assurance and system security principles
Experience maintaining the security posture of classified information systems
Experience conducting vulnerability and risk assessments
Experience supporting certification and accreditation activities
Familiarity with configuration management, security impact analysis, and change-control processes
Strong technical documentation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Serve as the Information Systems Security Approval Authority for systems under assigned responsibility.
Provide technical and compliance support for the organization’s Information Assurance (IA) program.
Plan, coordinate, implement, and enforce IT security programs across multiple systems and projects.
Maintain the operational security posture of mission-critical information systems
Develop, implement, and enforce information system security policies, standards, procedures, and methodologies
Support day-to-day cybersecurity operations, including system monitoring, security reviews, and incident response activities
Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and security evaluations in support of system certification and accreditation activities
Evaluate security solutions to ensure requirements for protecting classified and sensitive information are satisfied
Support system configuration management, change control, and security impact assessment activities
Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps and coordinate appropriate mitigation or remediation activities
Review system changes for potential impacts to security posture and authorization status
Coordinate with system owners, engineers, administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to maintain system compliance
Prepare, maintain, and review cybersecurity documentation, including: System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)
Support security reviews, assessments, audits, and other authorization-related activities
Maintain current knowledge of applicable cybersecurity tools, technologies, communication protocols, encryption methods, and security implementation practices