Abacus Technology

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Abacus Technology • $120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years experience in cybersecurity and information assurance, including 5 years in a DoD environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • CISSP or CISM certification required.
  • Experience with security systems engineering and vulnerability testing of various operating systems.
  • Knowledge of IA controls and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Familiarity with SAP/SAR security processes.
  • Must be a US citizen with a current Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead coordination of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation.
  • Assist in designing and implementing information assurance architecture.
  • Act as subject matter expert for security protections and requirements in Project Management Office (PMO).
  • Help develop security plans and mitigate risks through assessment of corrective actions.
  • Conduct reviews and audits to support system development and testing.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with stable employment at Hanscom AFB.
  • Opportunity to work in a critical defense sector role.
  • Engagement with advanced cybersecurity frameworks and systems.
  • Collaboration with a team of experienced professionals in a DoD environment.
  • Potential to influence security protocols and protections on a national defense level.
Full Job Description
Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide cyber and information assurance support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB.  This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the coordination of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation.
  • Assist with design, development, implementation, integration of systems information assurance (IA) architecture.
  • Serve as PMO expert of IA security protections and requirements.
  • Assist in development of security plan of actions and milestone (POA&M) mitigations through timely assessment of POA&M corrective actions.
  • Conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and observe audits as necessary to support development and test efforts.
Qualifications

12+ years experience in cybersecurity and information assurance including at least 5 years in a DoD environment.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Must be CISSP or CISM certified.  Experience with security systems engineering involving hardware and software operating systems and application solutions.  Knowledge of security features and/or vulnerability of various operating systems.  Experience with IA vulnerability testing.  Experience supporting US Government contract proposals as IA/security engineering subject matter expert and the implementation of DoD and Federal IA A&A processes.  Knowledge of IA controls and developing and maintaining associated A&A documentation in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).  Experience with SAP/SAR.  Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance. 

 

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

 

About Abacus Technology

Abacus Technology is a provider of information technology services and solutions to government agencies and the private sector. The company offers a range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and program management. Abacus Technology was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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1,000 employees
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1983

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