Cybersecurity System Security Engineer (CSSE) III

K2 Group, Inc.•Fort Carson, CO

About The Position

The System Security Engineer's primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SMC and AFSPC acquisition programs. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities to meet NIST Cybersecurity requirements for system assessment & authorization.

Requirements

12 - 15 years total experience, including minimum 8 years' experience within SCI or SAR environment.
Minimum 4 years of SAP relevant experience highly desired.
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent additional experience (4 years)
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 3 and Information Assurance Manager Level 3 .
Current Top Secret Clearance with active SCI Eligibility
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents
Full understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) processes for system accreditation, along with legacy (DITSCAP, DIACAP) processes
Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

Nice To Haves

CISSP Recommended.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of System Security Engineers and Certification and Accreditation Analysts responsible for ensuring the customer's national and international security interests are protected as acquisition systems are designed and tested
Chair and or Co-Chair customer and SAP community Cybersecurity working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews
Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures
Provides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security
Review SSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations
Develop and provide Cybersecurity risk management recommendations to the customer
Provide SSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development
Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan & Cybersecurity Strategy
Assist with site activation activities and design reviews, to include test & evaluation of systems
Represent the Government Program Manager in various SSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings
Work directly with approval/accreditation authorities to obtain systems' Authorization to Operate