Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
About The Position
BAE Systems’ Air and Space Force Solutions is hiring an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for its Information Services Cyber team at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The role supports the Strategic Deterrence mission by integrating cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle of information technology systems and continually improving security controls and processes. The ISSE designs in countermeasures and engineers out vulnerabilities across the program lifecycle, fulfills responsibilities defined by DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies, and supports program and security managers in risk assessment activities. The role develops and reviews cybersecurity artifacts, assesses security controls and gaps, identifies risk mitigation solutions, analyzes compliance using automated SIEM/EDR tools, and collaborates with technical managers and internal and external stakeholders. The position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire, the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship. The employee must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III certification requirements within six months of hire. Travel is less than 10%.
Requirements
- A BS/BA degree, typically in cybersecurity, computer science, information technologies, or a related area, and 10 or more years of relevant work experience; or an MS/MA degree and 8 or more years of relevant work experience; or 12 or more years of relevant work experience without a degree.
- Experience developing external customer relationships and communicating cybersecurity concepts and requirements with senior leaders.
- Effective organizational, time-management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven experience working in cybersecurity in a DoW environment.
- Meet DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III certification requirements within six months of hire.
- Active final Secret clearance upon hire and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Experience with Splunk and ACAS.
- Previous success developing standards, improving processes, and managing processes.
- Ability to review, analyze, document, and explain technical systems and data.
- Experience working with senior organizational leaders, including Authorizing Officials and senior customer leadership.
- Recent experience working in a cybersecurity role in a DoW environment.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Secure systems by designing in countermeasures and engineering out vulnerabilities throughout the program lifecycle.
- Fulfill ISSE responsibilities defined in DoD Instructions 8500.01 and 8510.01 and AFI 17-101 Risk Management Framework for Air Force IT.
- Assist the program manager and Information Systems Security Manager in working with assessors on Risk Assessment Report activities, including assessing threat likelihood and likelihood of success.
- Support integration of cybersecurity throughout IT system lifecycles.
- Develop and review cybersecurity artifacts, including System Security Plans, Cyber Security Strategies, Cybersecurity Impact Assessments, policies, plans, and procedures.
- Manage continual assessment of activities and controls, identify security gaps, and develop risk mitigation solutions involving business processes, technical controls, and policy improvements.
- Use automated SIEM/EDR tools, including ACAS and Splunk, to analyze system security control compliance.
- Collaborate with technical managers to ensure required controls are implemented and security processes are followed.
- Build collaborative relationships with program and project teams, customers, regulatory bodies, other agencies, and business partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Recognition awards
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development
- Mentorship opportunities
- Work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
