Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE)

Overview

 Iron EagleX is a veteran owned defense contracting company based in Tampa, FL.

It is our mission to provide solutions to the most challenging technical problems facing the Department of Defense while simultaneously making a positive impact on our employees and community.

Responsibilities

Job Description:

The Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) position supports a national security focused customer 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 DoD to ensure core security engineering principles are implemented into assigned programs information systems architecture.

Job Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Perform analysis and evaluation to design, implement, test and field secure systems, networks, and architectures.
• 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 provide recommendations of risk mitigation to customer.
• Support the Government to resolve conflicting system security engineering requirements.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• At least 1-2 years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government.
• Proficient in security engineering and IT systems engineering.
• Experience with testing methods, automated tools, plans, and procedures for verification of compliance and vulnerability requirements.
• Proficient in security engineering, design concepts and principles.
• Experience with eMASS and the ability to update records is required.
• Experience with Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and response to controls assessments is required.
• Experience with modern networks, operating systems, databases, and virtual computing.
• Experience analyzing information technology and system risk in complex environments and articulating results to all levels of personnel.
• Experience conducting information system security control assessments (SCAs) and applying standard auditing techniques during systems security control assessments, including the proper interpretation of the control requirements, determining if the artifacts provided are sufficient and recommending remedial action to Government customer to ensure compliance.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) views facilitating integration and promoting interoperability across capabilities and among integrated architectures.
• Ability to develop and interpret security architectures, data flow diagrams, engineering electrical/pinout drawings, and publications that depict the system(s) architecture.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and organizations, including senior level management.
• Proven ability to multi-task and deliver on-time with the highest quality.
• Ability to be able to identify risk areas of non-compliance and propose solutions to design to full-fill operational requirements and meet cybersecurity requirements simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools. (Power Point, Word, Visio, etc.)
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. 

Education & Certifications:

• DoD 8570 IASAE level 2 compliance or higher certification required: (CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP)
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following majors is preferred-Systems Security Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science

Security Clearance: 

• TS/SCI Clearance is REQUIRED

Benefits:

• National Health, vision, and dental plans
• 20 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short – and long-term disability plans
• 401(K) retirement plans
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Relocation opportunities

Iron EagleX is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.