AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Information Systems Security Engineer, Mid-Level

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: StaffordVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $91,600 - $153,000 per year

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About the role

  • Create authorization package records in Marine Corps Certification and Accreditation Support Tool (MCCAST) or Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for assigned systems
  • Support identification of the system type (IS, IT product, IT service) and any special considerations including multi-service/agency, joint, cross domain, data classification, tactical, space, etc., to support categorization
  • Support the determination of the appropriate Defense–in–Depth Functional Implementation Architecture (DFIA) defense level (DL), CYBERSAFE grade, and security categorization in accordance with (IAW) CNSSI 1253 for assigned systems
  • Support the generation of controls for assigned systems IAW the DFIA DL, CYBERSAFE grade, security categorization, and applicable overlays
  • Assess and document the security control set for assigned systems to determine the applicability and compliance of the individual controls within the security control set
  • Develop Cyber Security Strategy based on the security categorization for assigned systems
  • Develop Security Plan (SP) and Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy in MCCAST or eMASS for assigned systems
  • Support the Security Control Assessor (SCA) and Authorizing Official (AO) review of the security control set to address any feedback received during the review
  • Collaborate with the NSWC IHD ISSO and Security Control Validator (SCV) to develop the Security Assessment Plan (SAP)
  • Support the NSWC IHD ISSO in implementing and testing the security control set IAW the SAP. Documenting the pre-assessment results in a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and Security Assessment Report (SAR).
  • Support the SCA and AO review of the pre-assessment POA&M and SAR to address any feedback received during the review
  • Assist the NSWC IHD ISSO in providing updates to the Security Validation POA&M to address open vulnerabilities that were verified by the SCV during the official security assessment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or Information Management
  • Active Secret Clearance Required
  • Minimum Five (5) years of professional experience
  • At least Three (3) years of experience in defining security programs or processes for the protection of sensitive or classified information
  • Sec+, or equivalent, required
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Benefits
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • healthcare benefits
  • paid leave
  • retirement plans
  • insurance programs
  • education and training assistance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Cyber Security StrategySecurity Plan (SP)Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM)Security Assessment Plan (SAP)security control setDefense-in-Depth Functional Implementation Architecture (DFIA)CYBERSAFE gradedata classificationsecurity categorizationsecurity controls
Soft skills
collaborative environmentteam-orientedcommunicationproblem-solvingdocumentation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Information ManagementActive Secret ClearanceSec+