Alutiiq

Information Systems Security Engineer I

Alutiiq$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not mandatory with sufficient experience.
  • 2-5 years of practical experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
  • DOD IAM certification required with compliance to DOD 8570.
  • IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.1M guidelines.
  • Baseline certification such as Security+ needed for technical proficiency.
  • Experience with tools like eMASS and ACAS is essential.
  • Active DOD Secret Clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Support system compliance and authorization through RMF and eMASS.
  • Implement and evaluate security controls as per DOD and NIST requirements.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and security reviews to mitigate risks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system design and operations.
  • Develop and maintain essential security documentation and reports.
  • Assist in system certification, testing, and accreditation processes.
  • Provide technical insights and updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Support mission-critical systems for the US Navy.
  • Work in collaboration with seasoned cybersecurity and engineering experts.
  • Contribute to the protection of vital defense technologies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Full Job Description
Taxable Entity RED PEAK TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC Job Title Information Systems Security Engineer I Location PA Philadelphia NSWC - Philadelphia, PA 19112 US (Primary) Category IT and Computer Related Job Type Full-time Typical Pay/Range $90,000 to $130,000 Annually Education Bachelor's Degree Travel Up to 25% Security Clearance Required Secret POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS): Red Peak Technical Services, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC is looking for qualified Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). This position will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia division (NSWCPD). In this role, you will support cybersecurity compliance, system security engineering, risk management framework activities, and technical documentation efforts for mission critical Department of Defense systems. This position is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with experience supporting DOD environments and a strong understanding of security compliance and system accreditation processes. 3 Support system authorization and compliance efforts using RMF and eMASS throughout the system lifecycle 3 Implement and assess security controls in accordance with DOD and NIST cybersecurity requirements. 3 Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessment, and audit log analysis to identify and mitigate risks. 3 Collaborate with engineers, developers, and program managers to support system design operation. 3 Develop and maintain technical documentation, including security plans, procedures, reports, and design operation. 3 Support certification, testing, and accreditation activities for information systems. 3 Provide technical recommendations, status updates, and briefings to project leadership and stakeholders. Pay rate: $90,000 to $10,000 annually REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Required Qualifications: 3 High school diploma or HS equivalency certificate is acceptable with additional, 2 to 5 Years minimum, of practical experience in a Cybersecurity, engineering, T&E or A&A (formerly C&A) related field. Have worked with Information Assurance tools such as DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS). 3 Current DOD IAM certification and ability to maintain DOD 8570 compliance requirements 3 IAT Level II certification in compliance with DoD 8570.1M 3 Baseline certification requirement such as Security+ 3 Experience with supporting RMF, NIST security fireworks, and DOD cybersecurity compliance activities. 3 Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and security hardening practices. 3 Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with technical and non-technical teams. 3 Active DOD Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: 3 Hands-on experience with eMASS and VMware-based virtual environments (VMware) 3 Familiarity with DISA STIGs, ACAS, HBSS, SCAP, and vulnerability scanning tools. 3 Experience supporting FISMA compliance initiatives 3 Previous experience supporting Navy or Department of Defense programs. Why join us? 3 Support mission critical systems for the US NAVY 3 Working alongside experienced cybersecurity and engineering professionals 3 Contribute to the security and resilience of critical defense technologies 3 Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

About Alutiiq

The Alutiiq people, also called by their ancestral name Sugpiaq, as well as Pacific Eskimo or Pacific Yupik, are a southern coastal people of Alaska Natives. Their traditional homelands include Prince William Sound and outer Kenai Peninsula, the Kodiak Archipelago and the Alaska Peninsula. In the early 1800s there were more than 60 Alutiiq villages in the Kodiak archipelago, with an estimated population of 13,000 people. Today more than 4,000 Alutiiq people live in Alaska.
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