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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Active TS / SCI with FSP

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - Active TS / SCI with FSP

TOMORROW HIREHerndon, VA, US
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Location : Herndon / Chantilly and Tysons, VA

Clearance Required : TS / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)

Position Type : Full-Time, On-Site

Our Client is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join the Phoenix program in a fully funded, mission-critical role. The ISSE will be responsible for defining and implementing security requirements, advising on cybersecurity and information assurance (IA) programs, and supporting accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes. This position will lead vulnerability scanning efforts, ensure compliance with security policies, and maintain system security documentation to safeguard sensitive data and systems.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Lead automated security testing efforts leveraging Sponsor’s enterprise scanning tools
  • Create and deliver Monthly Vulnerability Scans and Monthly Privileged Users and Admin Reports
  • Serve as the overall lead for ensuring systems are secure by protecting data and enforcing need-to-know access
  • Collaborate with the technical team to develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs)
  • Support the Program Manager (PM) with the Contract Security Plan
  • Coordinate with the Sponsor’s Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and INFOSEC Program Council as required
  • Author and maintain the program’s System Security Plan (SSP) for A&A activities
  • Provide security education and awareness programs for Sponsor and program staff
  • Develop and maintain the program’s Automated Information Systems (AIS) Plan

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

4–7 years of professional experience with :

  • Application security standards and processes
  • Accreditation and Authorization (A&A), including documentation, POAMs, and remediation
  • Application and data security requirements for Authorities to Develop and Operate systems (ATD, ATO), such as encryption, role-based access control, information assurance, and monitoring / auditing / reporting
  • Coordination with engineering teams to implement security requirements
  • Agile / Scrum methodologies
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in Herndon / Chantilly and Tysons, VA

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Strong leadership and communication skills for interfacing with stakeholders, program management, and technical teams
  • Demonstrated ability to document, present, and maintain security policies and plans
  • Experience working with large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure environments

    • Eligibility :

  • Active TS / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance is required for this role

    • Benefits

    Salary : $155,000 / yr. – $175,000 / yr.

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