Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Norfolk, VA

Watershed Security • Norfolk, VA

93d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Watershed Security, is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years’ Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experiencing. Watershed is looking for a Journeyman Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Philadelphia, PA. The successful candidates will have experience coordinating and enacting required security changes, with in various levels of an organization, ensuring compliance with published policies; conducting cybersecurity vulnerability and threat analysis; and support cyber incident-response by isolating potentially effected assets, initial investigation and data collection, through status updates/reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent technical degree.
• Must have at least one of the following active certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP.
• 7 years practical experience in a cybersecurity or A&A related field.
• Clearance Level: SECRET; US Citizen.
• Experience with the Navy RMF Process Guide (RPG), and Navy A&A tools such as ACAS, eMASS and eMASSter.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Project).
• Self Starter; detail oriented; able to brief senior level staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting 5 or more Navy Packages (achieving and/or maintaining ATO).
• Experience with the NAVSEA RMF Business Rules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various levels of the organization to implement required security changes and ensure compliance with established security policies and standards.
• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity vulnerability and threat assessments to identify and mitigate risks to information systems.
• Lead cyber-incident-response efforts, including isolating affected systems, conducting initial investigations, collecting relevant data, and providing status updates and reports to leadership.
• Provide guidance on best practices and recommend improvements to the organization's security posture.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect sensitive data from internal and external threats.
• Support continuous monitoring of information systems and provide regular status reports on security compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Educational reimbursement.
• 401K plans with matching.
• 15 days of PTO to start.
• 11 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees