Onsite Junior Information Systems Security Engineer

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About the role

  • Junior Information Systems Security Engineer at AMERICAN SYSTEMS managing DoD cyber security. Collaborating on technical issues and supporting risk management framework compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Create authorization package records in Marine Corps Certification and Accreditation Support Tool (MCCAST) or Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for assigned systems
  • Support identification of the system type (IS, IT product, IT service) and any special considerations including multi-service/agency, joint, cross domain, data classification, tactical, space, etc., to support categorization
  • Support the determination of the appropriate Defense–in–Depth Functional Implementation Architecture (DFIA) defense level (DL), CYBERSAFE grade, and security categorization in accordance with (IAW) CNSSI 1253 for assigned systems
  • Support the generation of controls for assigned systems IAW the DFIA DL, CYBERSAFE grade, security categorization, and applicable overlays
  • Assess and document the security control set for assigned systems to determine the applicability and compliance of the individual controls within the security control set
  • Develop Cyber Security Strategy based on the security categorization for assigned systems
  • Develop Security Plan (SP) and Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy in MCCAST or eMASS for assigned systems
  • Support the Security Control Assessor (SCA) and Authorizing Official (AO) review of the security control set to address any feedback received during the review
  • Collaborate with the NSWC IHD ISSO and Security Control Validator (SCV) to develop the Security Assessment Plan (SAP)
  • Support the NSWC IHD ISSO in implementing and testing the security control set IAW the SAP. Documenting the pre-assessment results in a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and Security Assessment Report (SAR).
  • Support the SCA and AO review of the pre-assessment POA&M and SAR to address any feedback received during the review
  • Assist the NSWC IHD ISSO in providing updates to the Security Validation POA&M to address open vulnerabilities that were verified by the SCV during the official security assessment
  • Support the NSWC IHD ISSO in completing, assembling, and submitting the Security Authorization Package (SAP) for the SCA and AO review and AO authorization
  • Support the SCA and AO review of the SAP to address feedback received during the review
  • Support the NSWC IHD ISSO in maintaining the security posture of assigned systems as identified in the ISCM Strategy
  • Support the NSWC IHD ISSO in planning and performing cyber security testing by continuously assessing the security posture of assigned systems
  • Assist with any security testing required as part of A&A self-assessments

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or Information Management
  • Four (4) years of systems related experience or DoD 8570 IAT Level II qualifications may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
  • Active Secret Clearance Required
  • Three (3) years of professional experience
  • At least two (2) years of experience in defining security programs or processes for the protection of sensitive or classified information
  • Sec+, or equivalent, required
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Benefits

  • AMERICAN SYSTEMS offers a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our employees receive the work-life support they need.
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement plans
  • Insurance programs
  • Education and training assistance

Job title

Junior Information Systems Security Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$77,600 - $129,600 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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