Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

MAG Aerospace is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for the Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber program. The Information Systems Security Engineer will provide system security engineering services. The ISSE will support the Government to ensure core security engineering principles are implemented into assigned programs information systems architecture. The role of the ISSE is to bridge the gap between high level security policies/requirements and technical/operational implementation of those requirements.

The EW&C program delivers critical capabilities to counter current and future threats, enabling the next generation of warfighting capabilities to Soldiers worldwide. By applying game changing cyber technologies through agile development methodology, we enable battlefield dominance for our Warfighters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. 

• Apply current systems security engineering methods, practices and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of systems to maintain system security.
• Reviews and understands the living documents, how to address scans; and how to update the plan of actions/milestones (POAM).
  Develop, implement, and enforce information systems security policies ensuring system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the acquisition and Information System (IS) lifecycle.
• Evaluate proposed security architectures and designs and provide input as to the adequacy of those security designs to meet required security compliance objectives.
• Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, assessment & authorization activities for a large complex software intensive system.
• Support the Government to resolve conflicting system security engineering requirements.
• ISSE will be responsible for taking information from the vendor and update in EMASS
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

 

• Ability to develop and interpret security architectures, data flow diagrams, and publications that depict the system(s) architecture
• Experience with modern networks, operating systems, databases, and virtual computing
• Ability to identify areas of non-compliance and propose solutions designed to fulfill operational requirements and meet cybersecurity requirements simultaneously
• Thorough knowledge of RMF (Risk Management Framework), and process to end of an ATO (Authority to Operate).
• Thorough understanding of the living documents, how to address scans, how to update the plan of actions and milestones (POAM).
• Knowledge of DoD 5000 Acquisition Process

Clearance

• TS/SCI security clearance

Experience

• 10+ years of prior relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training, work experience and, preferably, applicable military experience

Education /Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Four (4) additional years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.  An MS degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.  
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)(required) or CISSP-ISSEP (preferred) or CASP

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with Twistlock and SonarQube

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work in an office/field/lab environment
• Ability to travel 20% conus

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

 

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and certain state and/or local laws.

 

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