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Information Systems Security Specialist II (Mid) and III (Senior)

DSS, Inc.
Philadelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 May 2025

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Job Details

Level ExperiencedJob Location SBG - Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia, PAPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage Up to 25%Job Shift DayJob Category Information Technology

DESCRIPTION

SBG, a DSS, Inc. company, specializing in engineering, information technology, cyber-security, intelligence, and training, is looking for a hard-working results-oriented Information Systems Security Specialist II and III. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a positive attitude looking to join our rapidly growing company. The ideal candidates for this position have strong attention to detail, analytical and ethical, who can excel in a very fast-paced government contractor environment. This is an on-site role based in Philadelphia, PA.

 

**Contingent Upon Contract Award**

 

OVERVIEW

The Information System Security Engineer II and III is responsible for supporting all aspects of a Program Information Assurance (IA) processes tailored to include minimum qualification standards, fundamental awareness and familiarity to demonstrated competency with specific experience in Cyber Security, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, (T&E) and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) under a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process. Must have active Secret clearance and be a US Citizen.

 

 

The Information System Security Engineer II and III:

  • Support all aspects of Program Information Assurance (IA) activities across the Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) lifecycle.

  • Apply knowledge and experience in cybersecurity, engineering, Test & Evaluation (T&E), and/or Security Control Assessment (SCA) roles.

  • Demonstrate working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or prior experience with Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

  • Interpret and apply relevant security policies and guidance documents to support the development and maintenance of IA artifacts and traceability documents required for Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance.

  • Evaluate and validate security solutions to ensure they meet system requirements for handling up to classified information.

  • Maintain and/or oversee the operational security posture of assigned information systems or programs.

  • Assist in the development and enforcement of system security policies, ensuring alignment with configuration management and change control processes.

  • Plan, coordinate, and support the IT security program, aligning efforts with command leadership goals and mission objectives.

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

  • Three (3) years (For Level II/Mid) or Seven (7) years (For Level III/Senior) professional experience capturing and refining information security operational and security requirements, and ensuring those requirements are properly addressed through purposeful architecting, design, development, and configuration; and implementing security controls, configuration changes, software/hardware updates/patches, vulnerability scanning, and securing configurations.

  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

  • Hands-on experience with Information Assurance tools such as:

    • DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)

    • Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

    • Interim Security Control Assessor (SCA) qualification may be required.

  • Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and guidance to support:

    • Preparation and maintenance of security

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