Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Level 3-Sr.

Arcfield•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Join Arcfield's rapidly expanding team of Cyber professionals! We are seeking talented Senior-level Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE), to provide critical Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support for a prestigious National customer. Note: An offer for this position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
BS degree with 10-12 years' experience, MS degree with 8-10 years' experience, PhD with 5-7 years' experience.
10 or more years of experience with Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) support
One or more of the following certifications: CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIA, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC
Knowledge of best practices when implementing security controls including: SW engineering methodologies, Security engineering methodologies, Security engineering principles, Secure coding techniques
Coordinate activities with A&A stakeholders
Knowledge of and experience with: ICD 503 and the Government’s certification and accreditation process
Networks, computer components, protocols, and COTS technology
System methodologies including client/server, web hosting, web content servers, policy servers, directory servers, firewalls, WAN, MAN, LAN, switches, and routers
SW integration of COTS and GOTS products
Virtualization platforms and technologies

Nice To Haves

A STEM degree
Education relevant to computer engineering, INFOSEC, information management, and/or computer science
Experience in technical project management
Technical experience in: Configuring and supporting, at a minimum, Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS
Configuring and supporting, at a minimum, VMware, Xen, Hyper V
SW engineering
Program design and implementation
Configuration management
System maintenance
Integration testing
IS engineering

Responsibilities

Provide lifecycle cybersecurity and ISSE support aligned with NIST, RMF, IC, and DoD security policies for terrestrial and space systems.
Assist in developing, implementing, and administering security programs for Government approval.
Document and maintain unique ISSE processes that aren't included in standard NIST publications.
Apply engineering best practices and principles as outlined in NIST SP 800-160.
Assess risks, mitigation measures, residual risks, and recommend Government actions.
Identify, track, and guide the remediation of system vulnerabilities and technical corrections, including updating security configurations for hardware, systems, and software.
Recommend standard risk management principles and mitigation measures to address system vulnerabilities, threats, and risks.
Oversee and guide the development and integration of IA system architecture for IT and ICS/SCADA systems.
Recommend cost-effective, efficient security architectures and network security solutions to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Integrate Cross Domain Solutions and collaborate to ensure compliance with agency processes.
Develop cybersecurity documentation in support of RMF and ATO processes.
Participate in working groups, forums, and reviews to provide IA engineering expertise.
Deliver documentation for meetings, including decisions, action items, and technical evaluations.
Collaborate with SMEs, program leads, and stakeholders to align security measures with operational and acquisition requirements.
Engage in cross-functional teams for engineering, ISSE forums, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Guide on the use of common IA controls and ensure effective InfoSec controls are rigorously applied.
Research and recommend countermeasures for emerging threats and vulnerabilities in terrestrial and space systems.
Analyze IA/IS environments to assess effectiveness, identify vulnerabilities, and report with technical evaluations.
Promote systems resilience to environmental, mechanical, electronic, or hostile disruption.