Information System Security Engineer

Job No: 503795
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Cyber Security & SA - 250626
Pay Grade: R3 - Exempt
Advertised: August 17, 2026
Applications close: September 02, 2026

Position Summary:
Defend the Future. Secure the Mission.

Description:
The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) position is supporting the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO). The RSO increases mission readiness by rapidly identifying, applying and scaling technology essential to the operation and sustainment of the U.S. Air Force. Success comes from our teamwork and mutual respect for each other's talents and unique perspectives.

This role supports the government cyber lead and provides cybersecurity support for advanced software-intensive technologies to include agile manufacturing, conditioned-based maintenance, augmented reality/virtual reality, learning neural networks, cloud-based infrastructure and services, and robotics.

Responsibilities:
• Working within a team of Information System Security Officers (ISSO's) and system administrators at multiple facilities.
• Processing Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for different systems in various steps of the RMF process.
• Work with Client's Cybersecurity team to ensure teams goals are met.
• Present status to team management, working with client assessors to move ATO packages through the RMF process.
• Assessing systems for vulnerabilities and providing corrective recommendations and solutions.
• Upload, answer, and address controls in eMASS
• Supporting government Cyber lead in performing RMF activities leading to system RMF.
• Developing, reviewing, and updating necessary documentation associated with achieving RMF accreditation of each system.
• Applying currently accepted methods for documenting the RMF status of each RSO system within the DoD environment.
• Present status to client, work with client assessors to move ATO packages through the RMF process.
• DoDI 8500.01 -- Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework for DoD Information Technology.
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01 M - Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management.
• CNSSI 1253 - Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security Systems.
• NIST 800-series Special Publications (SP).
• Computer Security, including NIST SP 800-53 - Security Controls and Assessment Procedures for Federal Information Systems and Organizations and Air Force Instruction Series 17.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Security+ certificate (equivalent DOD 8140 / 8570)
• 5+ years relevant cybersecurity experience
• 7+ years IT position experience
• Familiarity with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date
• Familiarity with the DOD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program
• Experience with Secure Development Operations Systems, as either a user, developer, or system administrator
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with clients at all levels
• Ability to pass a Secret level security clearance investigation
• Experience with the NIST RMF process
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
• 8+ years' DoD cybersecurity experience
• Additive Manufacturing experience
• Experience with approved government cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud
• Relevant cloud infrastructure and security certifications (MS Azure)
• Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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