Information Systems Security Engineer

Fusion Innovation

$100K — $215K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • 8+ years of experience in ISSE and Network Engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Experienced in technical communication or intelligence collection programs
  • Familiar with cybersecurity standards and compliance regulations

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement security controls in system architectures
  • Conduct routine vulnerability scans and collaborate on patching efforts
  • Prepare and review technical documentation for Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
  • Assess computing environments for vulnerabilities and compliance issues
  • Develop and integrate Information Assurance (IA) systems across diverse environments
  • Advise on Lifecycle A&A processes and manage compliance
  • Maintain project documentation in accordance with agency standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-sponsored retirement contributions
  • Paid leave and vacation days
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Overview

Fusion Innovation is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide technical support and administer cyber security projects and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities within the Sponsor's organization.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tasks shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Technical cybersecurity role responsible for designing and embedding security controls into system architectures
  • Ensure scans for all systems are run on a routine basis and work with system administrators/developers to patch vulnerabilities and policy failures
  • A& A -review and complete required technical documentation (Accounts Management Plan, SOPs, etc.)
  • Understanding of computer architecture, networking, operating systems, and network security
  • Work with ISSMs to resolve any issues
  • Develop, implement, and/or integrate Information Assurance (IA) and security systems, including those for networking, computing, virtualization, cloud, and enclave environments, to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements.
  • Review and conduct technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (lA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Create and review Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Body of Evidence documentation and provide feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.
  • Advise and assist the Sponsor's customers with the Lifecycle Assessment and Authorization process.
  • Ensure all program activities maintain system baselines and configuration management items, including security event monitoring policies, in a manner determined and agreed to by the COTR and the Sponsor's management.
  • Ensure changes are made using the Sponsor's approved cybersecurity approval process and are coordinated and scheduled.
  • Maintain appropriate levels of documentation deemed acceptable by Agency regulations and guidelines for each individual project, including operations and maintenance information, operations guides, design documents, scans, and overall concepts of operations.
  • Enforce the design and implementation of trusted interfaces among external systems and architectures.
  • Utilize COTS/GOTS and custom tools in order to scan, identify, contain, mitigate and remediate vulnerabilities and intrusions.
  • Protect information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording and destruction.
  • Recognize potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information.


Required Skills

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
  • Prior ISSE and Network Engineering experience working on a technical communication or intelligence collection program. Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience


Additional Details

  • Fusion Innovation anticipates the annual base salary for this position will generally range from $100,000 to $215,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to:
    • Years of direct applicable experience with this work and the Customer
    • Relevant education, certifications, and training
    • Contract labor category requirements, skill level, contract bill rate, and hours allocation
    • Alignment with the position's responsibilities
    • Additional specialized skills

    In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be considered for discretionary bonuses and are eligible for Fusion Innovation's comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, company-sponsored retirement contributions, paid leave, professional development opportunities, and other employee benefits.

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