Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

ASEC • Virginia Beach, VA

11d • $160,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), you will play a critical role in maintaining the cybersecurity posture of advanced Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments that support warfighter readiness. You will oversee continuous monitoring activities, vulnerability management, security compliance, and RMF sustainment efforts across complex training systems and networks. Working closely with system administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders, you will help ensure mission systems remain secure, compliant, and available to support realistic, high-fidelity combat training. This position will be based at the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, VA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience supporting cybersecurity compliance for Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. Additional directly related experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, including development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), security control implementation documentation, authorization packages, and Authority to Operate (ATO) artifacts.
• Experience conducting continuous monitoring activities, managing system authorization status, supporting annual cybersecurity reviews and inspections, and maintaining Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Experience reviewing and remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities using ACAS, SCAP, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and other security assessment tools to maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience assessing cybersecurity impacts associated with system modifications, software updates, and new capabilities while supporting secure integration of mission systems, networks, and training environments.
• Candidates must hold a current IAM-III certification (e.g., CISM, CISSP, or GSLC) as defined by DoD 8570.01-M.
• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Navy, NAVAIR, or other DoD programs involving classified information systems, simulation, modeling, or Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environments is highly desired.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity engineering and security design activities for simulation, modeling, and Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring security is incorporated into system design, implementation, and modernization efforts.
• Support accreditation of systems that connect live platforms, virtual simulators, and constructive training environments.
• Define and implement cybersecurity requirements for mission systems, training networks, simulators, and supporting infrastructure.
• Design enclave boundaries, authentication, encryption, auditing, and cross-domain solutions.
• Ensure cybersecurity engineering activities align with DoDI 8510.01 (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and applicable Navy and NAVAIR cybersecurity policies.
• Coordinate cybersecurity requirements for major training exercises and distributed events.
• Assess security impacts of new training capabilities, software updates, and system integrations.
• Support all phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for assigned systems and enclaves.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), security control implementation statements, POA&Ms, and authorization artifacts.
• Track and manage system authorization status and accreditation milestones.
• Execute continuous monitoring activities in accordance with RMF requirements.
• Review and assess security controls to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
• Support annual security reviews and cybersecurity inspections.
• Review vulnerability scan results from ACAS, SCAP, and other assessment tools.
• Track vulnerabilities through remediation and closure.
• Maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and provide status reporting to Support to LVC Training Systems.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior