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MKS2 Technologies · 3 months ago

TS/SCI Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

MKS2 Technologies, LLC is an award-winning high growth small business focused on creating innovative technology solutions in Cyber Security, Instructional Design, Software Engineering, and IT Support Services. They are seeking an Edge Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with active TS/SCI clearance to provide cybersecurity expertise and support to government customers, ensuring compliance with security policies and controls.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Understanding and translating DoD/IC and agency-specific cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security controls through the system development lifecycle

Maintaining awareness of new and upcoming policies or requirements and developing solutions to address the need

Streamlining cybersecurity management practices using common controls or centralized monitoring solutions as available

Conducting independent cybersecurity assessment testing and reporting to evaluate security control effectiveness, identifying deficiencies as plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms), and providing recommendations that improve or enhance employed cybersecurity mechanism

Evaluating system body of evidence documents for compliance and providing recommendations that address gaps

Analyzing, evaluating, and providing recommendations on COTS, GOTS, and other technologies for system implementation

Supporting system engineers and administrators with implementing, testing, and transferring cybersecurity relevant solutions for long term operations and maintenance

Evaluating findings reported during cybersecurity assessments, providing recommendations to remediate concerns, and assisting in the development and closure of POA&Ms

Presenting, briefing, and providing status updates to senior leadership

Incumbent travel requirements are approximately 25% annually to support critical business needs and customer engagements

Qualification

Information Systems SecurityRisk Management Framework (RMF)Cybersecurity PoliciesCybersecurity AssessmentSecurity ComplianceCybersecurity ProgramsAnalytical SkillsProblem-solvingCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Active TS/SCI Clearance required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering from an accredited University; OR one of the following certifications: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP); or Certified Security Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP); or CompTIA Cloud+; or CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)

7 or more years of experience as an information system security professional

Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following areas: Implementing and facilitating the NSIT RMF within DoD/IC information systems, Applying secure configuration concepts, protocols, and security methodologies to local and Enterprise information systems, Developing and implementing organizational-level cybersecurity programs, such as continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, or incident response, Capturing, analyzing, and decomposing cybersecurity requirements applicable to information systems and developing solutions to address needs, Securing and evaluating information systems or compliance with DISA STIGs

Excellent initiative, problem-solving, and analytical skills with an ability to work both independently and as a team

Excellent written, verbal, communication, presentation, and reporting skills

Shall meet the minimum credential requirements for a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) position as defined for the Cybersecurity discipline: Security Architect (652) – Intermediate Level

Demonstrated experience as an Information Systems Security professional

Demonstrated experience in Information Systems Security and Risk Management Framework (RMF) within the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) community

This position will require an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph