Information Systems Security Engineering Officer

The Mid-Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated

Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Provide cybersecurity engineering support in the development and maintenance of MDAs IC common use systems in RMF using MDAs Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Review, update, perform quality updates and process ATO renewals, review & process IATT renewals, review Control & Package workflows using MDAs eMASS instance.
• Maintains Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) to include AO Liens.
• Produce and maintain weekly/monthly/quarterly reports as needed by the ISSM.
• Support MDA Control Validation Testing (CVTs) through tasking and tracking of deliverables ensuing timely completion.
• Support MDA in other Cybersecurity inspections (eg; MCTO/CCRI).
• Document and review Security Controls and Control Correlation Identifier CCI) answers.
• Interface with the Admin/ ISSM and other ISSOs to provide coordinated responses on IC common use systems.
• Participate in technical discussions with Government and Contract customers.
• Perform Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities on assigned systems.
• Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required  
• Must have a current DoD IAT Level II approved certification

Experience:

• 4+ years of directly related experience
• Direct experience with eMASS
• Must be able to maintain a restricted badge and work on site 5 days per week
• Experience with ATO packages to include Customer Responsibility Matrix’s for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) tool.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with BMC Remedy
• Fundamental project management knowledge
• Experience with drafting and peer reviewing Policy and Procedure
• Experience with CND tools like ACAS, ESS, E-STIG, etc.

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Candidate must an active DOD clearance at Secret Clearance level

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.