NS2 Mission · 1 month ago
Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
Tysons, VA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelNS2 Mission is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support their team in Tysons, VA. In this role, you will define, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity and information assurance requirements across mission systems, advising leadership and technical teams on security standards and overseeing A&A/ATO activities.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead for automated security testing, leveraging the Sponsor’s enterprise scanning tools
Create and deliver Monthly Vulnerability Scans, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission
Prepare and deliver Monthly Privileged Users and Administrator Reports, validating access and ensuring compliance
Act as the overall lead for ensuring system security, protecting sensitive data and enforcing strict need-to-know principles
Collaborate with technical teams to develop, update, and track Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs)
Support the Program Manager (PM) in developing and maintaining the Contract Security Plan
Coordinate with the PM, the Sponsor’s Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and the INFOSEC Program Council as required
Author, update, and maintain the program’s System Security Plan (SSP) to support the Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) process
Develop and deliver required security education, training, and awareness materials to the Sponsor
Author and maintain the program’s Automated Information Systems (AIS) Plan
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience with application security standards, processes, and best practices
Hands-on experience with Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) activities, including documentation, POAM development, tracking, and remediation
Knowledge of application and data security requirements supporting Authority to Develop (ATD) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, including encryption, monitoring, auditing, reporting, and role-based access controls
Experience leading or supporting automated security testing, including vulnerability scanning and report delivery
Proven ability to partner with engineering teams to translate, implement, and validate security requirements
Experience supporting IA documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs) and AIS Plans
Familiarity working within Agile/Scrum development environments
TS/SCI with FSP
Company
NS2 Mission
NS2 Mission’s expert engineers and intelligence analysts provide tailored solutions to our nation’s classified Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, employing emerging technologies and pushing the technical edge.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase