Information System Security Engineer - ISSE

KMS Solutions, LLC•Newport, RI

1h•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI. This select team is responsible for providing systems engineering and cyber security services to NUWC. Our multi-disciplinary team is heavily involved assisting the U.S. Navy in development of new undersea weapons systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM Level II Certification (such as Security +).
Operating Systems Certification (Windows or Linux).
Experience with eMASS.
A SECRET clearance is required for this position; candidates must be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Nice To Haves

Current secret clearance.
Degree in information technology or cybersecurity
Familiarity with US Naval systems (submarine systems preferred)
3 or more years’ experience in Cybersecurity or IT Systems
Experience using the NIST Risk Management Framework
Navy Qualified Validator
Systems Engineering experience

Responsibilities

Support for Risk Management Framework (RMF) package development; Remain current on NAVY RMF policies and procedures. Review DoD, DoN, NAVSEA CS-DoN Standard Operating Procedures, and NAVSEA Business Rules.
Support in evaluation and support the documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure new and existing information technology (IT) systems meet information assurance (IA) and security requirements.
Familiarization with systems, review of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) System Security Plan for existing systems; identification of issues with the security plan; execution of the validation plan and procedures; review POA&Ms, and Development of Risk Assessments.
Ability and comfort working independently conducting security control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-53A, CNSSI 1253, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Ability to clearly and concisely articulate requirements both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills; self-motivation, team player.
Ensure appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and monitoring assurance in support of the development and acquisition of undersea warfare systems. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Support and accompany clients in ADHOC meetings, possibly requiring travel.