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

Responsibilities

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. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Program and Lifecycle Support

• 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.

Risk and Vulnerability Managemen t

• 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.

Security Architecture and Design

• 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.

Compliance and Technical Documentation

• 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.

Collaboration and Guidance

• 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.

Threat Analysis and Response

• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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

Desired

• 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

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.