Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Astrion • $165K — $175K *
Hanscom Afb, MA 01731In-Person
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass SAP background screening
  • BA/BS in Cyber-Security with 15 years of experience (5 years in DoD) or MA/MS with 12 years (5 years in DoD)
  • 20 years of directly related experience may substitute for degree requirements, with 8 years in DoD
  • DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 compliant certification
  • Proficiency in the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Responsibilities

  • Support system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) for weapon and PIT systems, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force policies
  • Recommend policies to enhance information system reliability and prevent unauthorized access
  • Develop and track security measures to protect information and network systems
  • Review architectures and advise on cybersecurity strategies for both new and legacy systems
  • Assess threats and propose corrective actions to mitigate risk
  • Translate requirements into technical specifications for program objectives
  • Promote cybersecurity awareness within management and in program design

Benefits

  • Limited travel requirements
  • Opportunities to support special programs within the DoD
  • Engagement with advanced cybersecurity frameworks
  • Work at a prominent military base enhancing national security
  • Potential for professional growth within a niche sector of cybersecurity
Full Job Description
Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

SALARY RANGE: $165-$175,000 annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

CERTIFICATIONS:DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 compliant

TRAVEL: Limited; As Needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSO) located at the Hanscom AFB, MA supporting the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/HNJ).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must hold an active TS/SCI Clearance and ability to pass a background screening for SAP
  • BA/BS degree and at least 15 years of Cyber-Security experience and 5 years DoD experience
  • OR MA/MS Degree and 12-year experience, 5 years in DoD
  • OR 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications of which 8 years are in DoD
  • DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 compliant certification.
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but not limited to:
  • Support the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort for weapon systems and PIT Systems, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF). Understanding of how RMF intersects with the acquisition process and how it's used to generate requirements; how RMF and Cybersecurity should be covered in contracts - requirements, deliverables, PWS/SOW language. Understanding how to work through RMF and controls with a program to establish appropriate levels of risk based on program lifecycle and mission requirements.
  • Recommend policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
  • Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
  • Review and assess architectures and recommend cybersecurity strategies to developmental and legacy system designs.
  • Assess threats to determine impact and recommend corrective actions to program managers to reduce risk.
  • Translate program/system requirements into technical requirements and architectures needed to meet program objectives.
  • Life cycle development Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in program's' visions and goals. Participate in systems design.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps environments to check for security flaws and vulnerabilities during code review.
  • Understanding of operating systems including Linux, Ubuntu, IoT systems, ZTA environments and Cloud development.
  • Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
  • Plan, develop, implement, and update Cyber Security Strategy Information within the Program Protection Plan (PPP) and assess CPI (Critical Program Information) and CC (Critical Components) analysis.
  • Recommend and review Tempest requirements, systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Experience with compliance and vulnerability and software scanning tools (STIGs, Nessus, ACAS, SCC/ SCAP, etc.) to include the review and creation of mitigation reports.
  • Review the Vendor submitted Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) items for Cybersecurity related areas, to ensure technical requirements have been met, and provided substantial comments and recommendations to the Program Management (PM) team as to adequacy of the CDRL.

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