Information System Security Engineer (with active Secret Clearance)

The Government seeks a Risk Management Framework (RMF) support specialist to provide FRCS system security engineering support in Far East to achieve and maintain Authorizations to Operate (ATOs). The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) will be responsible for creating and maintaining RMF artifacts and shall implement security controls, patch vulnerabilities on network devices, and resolve system security engineering concerns to ensure cyber compliance and readiness for a Government Facility Engineering Command in San Diego.

Work You’ll Do

• Complete System / Mission decomposition to identify system components critical to priority mission functions.
• Work with CYBERSAFE team to complete grading of Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS).
• Report ongoing Risk Management Framework (RMF) package progress regularly to ISSM, HQ teams and various leadership personnel throughout Government Enterprise.
• Support government personnel in providing technical capabilities to assist with the development of custom mitigations to challenging technical requirements.
• Use collected system information and interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and various system personnel to review artifacts for compliance, completeness, and quality in support of successful ATOs and ongoing maintenance.
• RMF Artifacts include but aren’t limited to:
• Hardware and Software Lists
• Network diagrams in accordance with the Government’s Diagram Requirements Job Aid
• Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) forms
• Categorization Forms
• Cybersafe Grading Checklists
• Criticality Analysis Checklist (if applicable)
• Security Plan (SP)
• Security Assessment Plan (SAP)
• System specific policies IAW NIST 800-53 control families
• Implementation and System Level Continuous Monitoring (SLCM) Plans
• Raw vulnerability scan results
• Security Center generated reports
• Manual Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Security Requirements Guide (SRG) checklists (CKLs)
• Performs all necessary tasks to support RMF packages, including uploading artifacts into eMASS in the proper format to support initial RMF authorization, maintenance, or reauthorization efforts. Duties include:
• Implementing security controls in accordance with STIGs and SRGs
• Patching vulnerabilities on IT/networking devices and all IP-based controllers
• Conducting vulnerability scanning of all IP devices and generate reports
• Completing manual STIG checklists (CKLs) according to the approved SAP
• eMASS tasks such as inputting test results, uploading scan results, mapping vulnerabilities to controls, updating and maintaining POA&Ms, and processing eMASS workflows
• Providing on-site validation support
• Facilitating and managing change requests and authorization boundary changes with Operational Technology Design Authority (OTDA)
• Collaborating with multiple departments to perform scanning and patching to include intermittent nationwide travel according to multiple site requirements and availability
• In addition to RMF support, experience with the following:
• Manage IP schemas.
• Account management.
• Manage and maintain windows servers and clients.
• Ensure standardization of network device configuration and compliance with DISA STIG requirements
• Provide system administration support for the electrical meter collection and analysis software packages and database requirements.

Qualifications 

Required:

• Active Secret Clearance is required to be considered for this role
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity related field
• Five (5) years of related experience and/or training including military or civilian experience
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with obtaining ATO’s (Authority to Operate) and RMF (Risk Management Framework) process
• Experience with RMF artifacts
• Experience implementing security controls, patching vulnerabilities, scans, completing STIG checklist
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred (Desired):

• Experience with implementing Security Technical Im