AMERICAN SYSTEMS

NISSC 3 Information Systems Security Engineer III

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$113K — $189K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cyber, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering, or equivalent DoD/Military training.
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
  • Certifications such as CCSP, Cloud+, CSC, GCLD, GSEC, and/or SecurityX/CASP+ are necessary.
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience in systems security engineering.
  • Proficient with tools like eMASS, XACTA, CORE, and vulnerability scanning tools like Nessus.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, and implement security controls to protect information systems.
  • Perform risk and vulnerability assessments and set up security tools.
  • Lead incident tracking and remediation efforts, providing technical guidance.
  • Develop advanced security solutions and ensure cybersecurity integration across systems.
  • Create and submit security reports and threat analysis.

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Paid leave and flexible work options.
  • Retirement plans including 401(k) or similar.
  • Insurance programs for health and life coverage.
  • Education and training assistance to support professional development.
Full Job Description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer III with 7-10 years of experience and a TS/SCI Clearance to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) -Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission. 

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, and implement technical security controls to protect information systems and support continuous compliance with RMF, NIST, and DoD requirements.
  • Perform configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments, set up and validate security tools, and assist in the development/maintenance of assessment and authorization packages.
  • Participate in incident tracking and remediation and provide technical leadership, documentation, and guidance to support ongoing cybersecurity readiness.
  • Provide expertise in systems security engineering, develop advanced security solutions, oversee cybersecurity integration across systems. Support vulnerability/risk assessments, authorization packages, and incident response activities.
  • Develop and submit security reports and threat analysis.

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Qualifications

Education: Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoD/Military training

Clearance: Top Secret/ SCICertifications: CCSP, Cloud+, CSC, GCLD, GSEC, and/or SecurityX/CASP+ certification. Experience: 7-10 Years

  • Advanced knowledge of systems security engineering to design and implement technical security controls is critical.
  • Skills in performing configuration, vulnerability, and risk assessments, and setting up security tools ensure ongoing compliance with RMF, NIST, and DoD requirements. Capabilities in incident tracking, remediation, and participation in security assessments and authorization package development are necessary. 
  • Proficiency in developing advanced security solutions and overseeing cybersecurity integration ensures robust protection for information systems.
  • Experience leveraging tools such as eMASS, XACTA, CORE, ACAS, SCAP tools, Nessus, Checkmarx, and/or ZAP DAST. Holds DoD 8140 qualifying certification.

Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities

These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $113,400.00/Yr. - USD $189,300.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
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