Senior Specialist, Information Security Systems Engineer

Senior Specialist, System Security Engineer - Secret ClearanceApplies current Systems Security Engineering methods, practices, and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of systems and networks to maintain system security. Works closely with Government customers to ensure that the security protection needs, concerns, and requirements are defined and implemented with appropriate fidelity and rigor, early and in a sustainable manner throughout the life cycle of system that will allow for the security authorization of the system of interest. Works with systems developers or commercial product vendors in the design and evaluation of state-of-the-art secure systems, networks, and database products. Uses methods such as encryption technology, vulnerability analysis, and security management. Responsible for integration of multiple methods into a cohesive system security perimeter and environment and the policies and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain such an environment. Will prepare Certification and Accreditation documentation, using multiple standards under RMF and derivative processes (DOD 8510, JSIG, ICD-503, CNSSI 1253), to achieve security authorization of supported systems. Represents program security needs, concerns and requirements at customer meetings.Essential Functions:Program Protection and System Security Engineering experience to include support of accreditation activities.Lead the development and implementation of System Security Engineering throughout the System Development Lifecycle.Assess systems for Critical Program Information (CPI).Conduct trade studies and develop System Security Engineering requirements.Assess threats via attack/countermeasure analysis.Conduct Verification and Validation activities.Use DoD 5200.39 for the identification and protection of CPI.Engineer trustworthy and secure systems in accordance with NIST 800-160.Develop and implement comprehensive Program Protection Plans (PPP) to safeguard critical program information (CPI) and technologies.Draft Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Cybersecurity Strategies, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and System Security Engineering Plans.Interact with customers to define System Security Engineering requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness.Experience with DOD 5200.39.Experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes to include RMF steps 1-4 (categorization, controls selection, control implementation, security assessment) and standard body of evidence (BoE) package development.Experience with A&A package processing and RMF accreditation of Platform IT (PIT) systemsAssess security and privacy controls in embedded systems using NIST 800-53Experience in DoD software selection and approval processes for COTS, GOTS and FOSS.Support security engineering activities, including basis of estimate development, requirements development, design, test, configuration management and maintenance of information systems and data.Assist program security in the development of policies and procedures for emerging security technologies.Collaborate with customers, internal program teams, and leadership to address program needs.Support vulnerability assessment activities as required.Support the evaluation, qualification, testing and delivery of security architecture improvement, obsolescence replacement and vulnerability response projects.Experience with Security Testing and VerificationWork is to be accomplished 100% onsite, in a lab environment, with no options for remote support.Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD 8140 certification (or NIST 800-181), appropriate for the position within 6 months of startQualifications:Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Minimum of Collateral Secret security clearance required.Preferred Additional Skills:Program Protection and System Security Engineering experience.Prior or current experience with the development and implementation of System Security Engineering for the protection of CPI throughout the System Development Lifecycle.Prior or current experience with Risk Management Frame A&A on embedded systems.Prior or current experience with developing and High Assurance Device certification on embedded systemsExperience in configuration and use of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and SCC.Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).NSA Type 1 Certification of cryptographic high value products.Experience with NSA High Assurance products and IASRD requirements.Experience in the application of DISA SRGs and STIGs.Windows and Linux system administration skills.Experience in the content development and administration of SEIM/audit reduction tools (e.g., Splunk).DOD 8140 IASAE certification is desired.Strong understanding of engineering processes, concepts and information security systems engineering principles (NIST SP 800-160 Vol1).System test and evaluation methods and RMF assessment methodology & process.Experience in Cyber Defense technologies.Experience with CI/CD, agile system development, and DevSecOps tools and processes.Understanding of system vulnerabilities and exploitation.Top Secret / SCI with an active Poly is highly desired.