Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Responsibilities

Noblis MSD’s mission is to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCPD) and their missions’ to enable research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition, engineering, systems integration, in-service and fleet engineering with cybersecurity, comprehensive logistics, and life-cycle savings.  We are looking to hire an ISSE to provide support to various ship programs for the US Navy. 

The Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) position supports the US Navy providing system security engineering services and/or product to ensure secure reliable and uninterrupted availability of customer developed and deployed systems and networks.  The ISSE will support the Government to ensure core security engineering principles are implemented into assigned programs information systems architecture.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lifecycle cybersecurity support of US Navy systems, which includes, but is not limited to:
• Perform analysis and evaluation to design, implement, test and field secure systems, networks, and architectures
• Install and configure secure hardware and software systems and otherwise maintain the program’s technological infrastructure
• Conduct regular security audits and ensuring that systems are up-to-date with security patches
• Provide technical support to users and troubleshooting security or other related issues as they arise
• Manage user accounts and access to systems
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Assessing system compliance against NIST, DoD, and Navy security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
• 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.
• Conduct certification and testing in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy; identify deficiencies and providing recommendations of risk mitigation to customer.
• Support the Government to resolve conflicting system security engineering requirements.
• Develop program technical publications such as Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), Technical Plans, Analyses and Reports, Risk Assessments, Security Concepts of Operations (SECONOP), Program Protection Plan, Anti-Tamper Plan, Cybersecurity Strategy, Technology Development Strategies, Test Plans, procedures and reports, System Security Plans
• Coordinating with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories
• Working with system administrators, engineers, and developers to update system/site policies, procedures, and process guides
• Producing evidence as necessary to support compliance status of NIST, DoD, and Navy security requirements
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge of evolving security and risk management standards and communicate and apply relevant changes to existing processes
• Attending and participating in regular A&A status meetings to facilitate progress and address potential issues of RMF system efforts
• Actively participating in working group meetings to identify, plan, and execute strategies in response to emerging cybersecurity/RMF policies

Based on client requirements there may be some opportunity for hybrid work, but candidates must be local to Philadelphia to come in as needed.  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Systems Security Engineering, Computer Science and at least 3 years related experience; or a HS diploma and 9 years’ experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• Successful applicants must be US Citizens with either have an active government security clearance (DoD Secret) or the ability to receive a DoD Secret upon position acceptance.
• CompTIA Security+ (CISSP preferred).
• Ability to obtain OS certification or complete approved related training within 180 days of hire.
• Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.

• Experience with a wide range of modern computing platforms and technologies.
• Experience with modern networks, operating systems, databases, and virtual computing.
• Experience with testing methods, automated tools, plans, and procedures for verification of compliance and vulnerability requirements.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools, including but not limited to Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and