Odyssey Systems ยท 3 days ago
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem. They are seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to lead Authorization and Accreditation documentation efforts and provide Systems Security Engineering expertise in highly classified environments.
ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Lead the coordination of A&A documentation
Assist with design, development, implementation, and integration of systems IA architecture
Serve as PMO expert of IA security protections and requirements
Assist in development of security Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) mitigations through timely assessment of POA&M corrective actions
Conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and observe audits as necessary to support development and test efforts
Qualification
Required
Must be a US citizen
Must have and be able to maintain an Active Top Secret / SCI clearance, with eligibility for SAP/SAR access
Masters Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of relevant IA/cyber/security engineering experience
Must meet DoDD 8140 IAT Level II or higher and hold CISSP
Demonstrated experience with RMF, IA control families, A&A documentation, and cyber architecture development
Experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) and highly classified environments
Experience in security systems engineering involving hardware and software operating system and application solutions in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations as well as Platform IT
Experience with security features and/or vulnerability of various operating systems as defined by the US Air Force, NSA, NIST, DISA (STIGs), and US CYBERCOM
Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools; e.g., Retina, NMap, Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
Experience implementing DoD and Federal IA Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated A&A documentation IAW Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience with network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account management best practices for UNIX (HP-UX & Solaris), MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and CISCO systems
Experience working U.S. Government contract proposals as an Information Assurance/Security Engineering Subject Matter Expert
Experience with Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office products, Windows client OS's and security, Network protocols and topologies, Routers, Firewalls, Gateways, and Unix-based operating systems
Strong communication skills when advising leadership, PMOs, and engineering teams on cyber risk
Ability to lead cybersecurity discussions and defend IA engineering positions during technical reviews
Confidence working in high-security environments with multi-agency stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple cyber engineering efforts while tracking POA&M actions and authorization timelines
Benefits
OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Company
Odyssey Systems
Odyssey Systems is a consultancy that offers acquisition, project management, medical research, technical support and training.
Funding
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2025-10-28
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