Cyber Security (ISSE) - Senior

KDA Consulting is a Disabled Veteran, Woman-Owned, Certified Disadvantaged Small Business, comprised of a diverse team of professionals driven to tackle the demanding National Defense and Intelligence challenges through IT solutions. We emphasize teamwork and focus on achieving goals to complete deliverables efficiently, on-time, and under budget.

We are currently seeking a Senior Cyber Security ISSE to join our team.

Primary Job Duties

• Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE/ISSO) with a minimum of six( 6 ) years' experience. 
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degrees are preferred.
• Conduct technical evaluation of information system design, focusing on information security aspects and accreditation
• Utilize various information system inspection tools to audit systems, analyze potential vulnerabilities and identify mitigation approaches
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support accreditation and other program protection activities
• Prepare and review program documentation to include Risk Assessment Reports, Accreditation Packages, and security policy guides
• Coordinate with external organizations and guide accreditation packages through the customer process
• Review requests for software installation and conduct technical risk assessment on implementation of the software
• Work closely with system administrators to validate patching, AV definitions and other security tools are updated/not vulnerable
• Coordinate and track security action requests and status
• Assist contractors with facility designs to incorporate appropriate security features, conduct pre- accreditation inspections, and provide assistance in preparation of accreditation documents
• Conduct periodic assessments of contractor facilities to ensure compliance with security requirements tailoring requirements as needed
• Assist customer staff with resolving any operational security issues involving supporting contractors
• Maintain operational security posture for the program
• Conduct weekly auditing requirements and analyze results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree, along with a minimum of 6 years' relevant experience
• Ability to provide technical expertise on computer network design, implementation, and accreditation
• Ability to provide oversight and coordination for multiple contractors supporting program objectives
• Must be available/able to travel up to 25%
• andidate must be a great communicator (written and verbal) and be able to work with a group or independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Expertise in certification and accreditation
• Expertise in DCID 6/3, ICD 503, and NIST 800-53 policies and implementations
• Direct ISSO and/or ISSE experience working with accreditations - experience interacting with program ISSM staff
• Experience with program security and information systems security best practices - familiarity with security accreditation process
• Familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to program security, information assurance and information management
• Experience managing privileged user requirements
• Ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented​

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly U.S. Government Security is required

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Six (6) years of relevant professional work experience

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to network and establish professional relationships

• Ability to prioritize, demonstrated strong organizational skills, and ability to meet or exceed deadlines

Physical Demands: Position will require frequent sitting, standing, and/or mobility within an office setting. Employee must be able to use hands to complete work at a workstation/computer, be able to reach, type and manipulate with hands, fingers, and arms; lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; talk, see and hear.

Work Environment: Work is performed on client site in a professional office environment with moderate stress and noise levels. Position requires employee to effectively use a computer, potentially for long periods of time, and to accommodate potentially frequent interruptions. Candidate should be both customer-focused and present a team approach to overall work.

Schedule: Business core hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Standard work hours may vary for this position based upon contract