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Ironclad · 1 month ago

Senior Security Systems Engineer - Clearance Required

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ironclad Technology Services is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering innovations in mission systems and business platforms. They are seeking a Senior Security Systems Engineer to support cybersecurity and systems engineering for U.S. Naval warfare systems, involving leading complex A&A efforts and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.

Enterprise SoftwareLegal TechManagement Information SystemsSaaS

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Author DoD Assessment and Authorization (A&A) artifacts

Document systems from a cybersecurity perspective using Microsoft Office tools, including MS Word, Excel, and Visio

Derive, document, and/or identify system Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Mission Assurance Categorization in accordance with DoDI 8500.2

Lead the research, recommendation, and documentation of logical and physical solutions that prevent, detect, and correct vulnerabilities in systems to be certified and accredited

Research and apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and National Security Agency (NSA) recommendations

Identify and resolve discrepancies between system specifications, security requirements, and DoD security policies to achieve compliance

Plan, develop, execute, and document results of cybersecurity test procedures

Analyze and test Naval warfare systems against known vulnerabilities using current hacker techniques and exploits

Serve as the Information Assurance Officer (IAO) and focal point for all security matters related to assigned information systems

Prepare and execute Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Plans

Develop and maintain the System Security Administrator and Operators Manual (SSAOM)

Lead the effort to obtain Authorization to Operate (ATO) and resolve findings related to Interim Authorization to Operate (IATO)

Provide technical expertise for system security requirements, risk assessments, and compliance verification

Qualification

Risk Management Framework (RMF)Cybersecurity complianceSecure network architecturesSystems Engineering Technical Review (SETR)Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)Navy afloat tactical systemsIAM/IAT Level II certificationModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Communication skillsTechnical documentation

Required

7+ years Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) experience and prior experience using the SSP Validator handbook

OR 5 years program specific security engineering experience working with Navy afloat/tactical combat systems

OR 10 years general security engineering experience

Comprehensive understanding of computer security, military system specifications, DoD cybersecurity policies, and System Security Plan (SSP) CSSE

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience executing all aspects of the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process

Proficiency with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Platform IT (PIT), and implementation of cybersecurity and boundary defense technologies (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Routers/Switches, Cross Domain Solutions, HBSS, etc.)

Demonstrated experience developing secure network architectures, engineering documentation, and applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles

Minimum of 5 years engineering experience on Aegis, Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS), Zumwalt, or other Navy afloat tactical combat systems

Must hold or be able to obtain IAM/IAT Level II certification or higher and/or Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) certification, as appropriate

Privileged Users must have IT-1 designation with a final adjudicated T-5 investigation, and complete OS/Computer Environment (CE) training within six (6) months of hire

Active Top Secret or higher required (SCI eligibility preferred)

Any Validator supporting SLBM must also possess TS with SCI eligibility

Bachelor's degree