Information Security Systems Engineer

Job Title:  Information Security Systems Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Employment Type: Temp to Direct (12 Months)

Industry:  Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $60.00-$65.00/Hour

Schedule: 9/80 1 st Shift

Active Secret Clearance required

About the Opportunity:

• Join a mission-focused engineering team supporting the security accreditation and compliance of mission-critical communication systems. You'll the Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity standards, and security controls to help ensure high-assurance systems meet DoD and national security requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Execute and support RMF lifecycle activities, including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Develop, maintain, and review RMF documentation, including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and security plans.
• Interpret and NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, STIGs, and related cybersecurity guidance.
• Partner with systems, software, and hardware engineering teams to implement and validate security requirements.
• Track compliance, risks, and remediation activities while supporting Authorizing Officials and external assessors through authorization efforts.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree with min 6 years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), information security, or security systems engineering (ISSE/ISSO/ISSM). 4 years with a Master's degree. They will consider a candidate without the Bachelor's with at least 10 years of experience. 
• Active Secret clearance 

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science or Information systems
• One DoD 8140 / 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, SSCP, GSEC), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Additional certifications (CISM, CISA, CEH, GIAC, etc.)
• Exposure to cryptographic systems, FIPS 140-3, or NSA certification processes
• Experience with high-assurance or classified systems
• Hands-on experience executing RMF within DoD environments
• Familiarity with tools such as eMASS or XACTA
• Experience ing NIST SP 800-53 security controls and STIGs
• Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, network architecture, boundary defense)
• Experience working with embedded systems or communications systems
• Familiarity with Agile or DevSecOps environments
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Familiarity with TEMPEST, Anti-Tamper, or related system security disciplines
• Experience supporting government customers in a SETA/A&AS role.
• Strong coordination and collaboration across disciplines
• Ability to synthesize inputs from multiple stakeholders into cohesive technical products
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive schedule ownership and stakeholder alignment
• Fast and safe problem-solving under pressure

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Travel up to 10% as needed
• Requires an active Secret Clearance
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

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