Information Systems Security Engineer, NK-01-0033

Cyber B.A.T. Inc•Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Cyber B.A.T. is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the design, implementation, integration, and assessment of secure information systems in mission-critical environments. This role partners with systems engineers, architects, and developers to ensure security is integrated throughout the system development lifecycle while supporting risk management, security engineering, and compliance with DoD and NSA cybersecurity frameworks.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI Clearance with a current Maryland Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 7 years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission requirements
Four (4) additional years of directly related ISSE experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree
DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification (or current equivalent as required by contract)
Experience supporting the design, implementation, and integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
Experience implementing Information Assurance (IA) principles and security engineering best practices
Experience supporting system security planning, security assessments, risk analysis, and risk management activities
Experience validating security requirements and integrating security controls into enterprise systems
Familiarity with security engineering principles including: Identification, authentication, and authorization, Access control, Cryptography, Configuration management, Change management, Auditing, Incident response, Intrusion detection, and Contingency planning
Experience supporting Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities
Familiarity with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP), DoD RMF, NIST RMF, or comparable federal cybersecurity frameworks
Experience reviewing and maintaining security documentation and system authorization artifacts
Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, engineers, developers, and cybersecurity professionals in a mission-focused environment

Nice To Haves

Love solving difficult technical challenges
Enjoy collaborating and sharing knowledge
Like working where your voice actually matters
Appreciate a culture that celebrates wins and supports growth

Responsibilities

Participate as a security engineering representative on multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
Support the design and implementation of Information Assurance (IA) architectures, systems, and security components
Conduct technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, security gaps, and non-compliance with Information Assurance standards and policies
Assist in validating system security requirements and developing secure system architectures and engineering solutions
Support the implementation of security controls for networking, computing, and enclave environments
Assist with integrating security throughout the system development lifecycle to ensure systems meet mission and compliance requirements
Support the establishment and enforcement of trusted relationships among interconnected systems and enterprise architectures
Participate in security planning, risk assessments, risk analysis, and risk management activities
Identify security requirements for the protection of Government information and mission systems
Support Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities in accordance with applicable Government requirements
Review security documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations
Assist with implementing security engineering principles including identification, authentication, authorization, access control, cryptography, configuration management, auditing, contingency planning, incident response, and intrusion detection
Collaborate with customers, systems engineers, software developers, and project stakeholders to integrate security into enterprise solutions
Develop and maintain technical security documentation supporting system authorization and accreditation efforts