Cybersecurity Engineer III

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC • San Diego, CA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support the NIWC PAC Information Technology Management Support Services contract. The Cybersecurity Engineer III will be responsible for supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) accreditation efforts. This role maintains cybersecurity monitoring operations, performs triage to assess the scope and impact of incidents, identifies vulnerabilities, and recommends remediation strategies. The role requires in-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or incident response.
• Clearance Level: Secret
• IAT III (one of the following)
• CASP+
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH

Nice To Haves

• Certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Test and apply security controls based on security categorization, the application of overlays (privacy, classified, intel, etc.) and security control tailoring (AI, NOFORN, etc.).
• Conduct active and passive reconnaissance of data, with the ability to assess and author Plans of Milestones and Actions (POA&Ms) containing accurate and verifiable mitigation statements, milestone tracking, and applying to the most relevant security control.
• Development of comprehensive required A&A documentation, including System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), etc.
• Adherence to the eMASS scheduled tasking within the accreditation cycle, including Quarterly Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), quarterly STIG checks, Annual Security Review (ASR), monthly POA&M updates, and resubmission for ATO, ATC, IATC and IATT as applicable.
• Maintenance of DISA circuit connections (CCSDs), inheritance from accredited systems and cloud service providers, and the workflow schedule on accreditations.

Benefits

• At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment.
• Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals.
• We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie.
• ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed