Job Requirements
Bedford, MA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$195,000 - $200,000
Job Description
Opening: Information Assurance System Security Engineer (ISSE) III
· Duration: Through 2033
· Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
· Supporting: DoD USAF
· Rate: $93.35-96.15/hr
· Depending on LCAT, experience, and interview
· Clearance: TS/SCI + Special Access Program (SAP)
· Interview Process: 1-Round; Virtual
· Onboarding: 2-4 weeks
· Job Description:
Core Responsibilities:
○ Conduct information system security engineering activities focusing on the lifecycle of current systems and future requirements.
○ Collect and process information security requirements and integrate them into information systems.
○ Work within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.
Primary Functions:
○ Perform oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of security program policies.
○ Analyze network security based on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasis on JSIG authorization.
○ Provide expert support and consultation on complex information security problems.
○ Build Information Assurance (IA) into systems deployed in operational environments.
○ Assist architects and developers in identifying and implementing security functionality.
○ Assess and mitigate security threats/risks throughout the program lifecycle.
○ Lead a team of System Security Engineers and Analysts to protect national security interests.
○ Provide recommendations on cybersecurity software tools and develop product-specific STIGs.
Additional Responsibilities:
○ Review ISSE-related designs; provide compliance recommendations.
○ Develop IA risk management recommendations and assist with the Program Protection Plan.
○ Support customer and SAP community IA working groups and ISSE IPT reviews.
○ Work on security assessments and improve assessment accuracy and efficiency.
○ Write and execute cybersecurity test procedures for compliance validation.
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
○ 17+ years of experience in relevant roles (ISSO, ISSM, SCA, SAP IT Technical Director).
○ 2+ years of SAP experience required.
· Education:
§ Master’s degree + 17 years of experience
§ Bachelor’s degree + 21 years of experience
§ Associate’s degree + 4 years of experience, OR
§ Equivalent experience (6 years).
○ IASA E Level II or IASAE III (CASP+ CE, CISSP, CSSLP).
○ TS with SCI eligibility.
· Willingness to submit to a CI polygraph.
Technical Competencies:
○ Advanced knowledge of DoD, National security policies, and standards.
○ Proficient in platforms such as:
○ Microsoft Windows Server
○ Active Directory
○ Red Hat Enterprise Linux
○ Various virtualization technologies and security tools (e.g., SEIMs, ACAS/Nessus).
○ Experience in Patch/Configuration management, DevOps, and Tier 3 support.
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*Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.
· Duration: Through 2033
· Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
· Supporting: DoD USAF
· Rate: $93.35-96.15/hr
· Depending on LCAT, experience, and interview
· Clearance: TS/SCI + Special Access Program (SAP)
· Interview Process: 1-Round; Virtual
· Onboarding: 2-4 weeks
· Job Description:
Core Responsibilities:
○ Conduct information system security engineering activities focusing on the lifecycle of current systems and future requirements.
○ Collect and process information security requirements and integrate them into information systems.
○ Work within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.
Primary Functions:
○ Perform oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of security program policies.
○ Analyze network security based on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with emphasis on JSIG authorization.
○ Provide expert support and consultation on complex information security problems.
○ Build Information Assurance (IA) into systems deployed in operational environments.
○ Assist architects and developers in identifying and implementing security functionality.
○ Assess and mitigate security threats/risks throughout the program lifecycle.
○ Lead a team of System Security Engineers and Analysts to protect national security interests.
○ Provide recommendations on cybersecurity software tools and develop product-specific STIGs.
Additional Responsibilities:
○ Review ISSE-related designs; provide compliance recommendations.
○ Develop IA risk management recommendations and assist with the Program Protection Plan.
○ Support customer and SAP community IA working groups and ISSE IPT reviews.
○ Work on security assessments and improve assessment accuracy and efficiency.
○ Write and execute cybersecurity test procedures for compliance validation.
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
○ 17+ years of experience in relevant roles (ISSO, ISSM, SCA, SAP IT Technical Director).
○ 2+ years of SAP experience required.
· Education:
§ Master’s degree + 17 years of experience
§ Bachelor’s degree + 21 years of experience
§ Associate’s degree + 4 years of experience, OR
§ Equivalent experience (6 years).
○ IASA E Level II or IASAE III (CASP+ CE, CISSP, CSSLP).
○ TS with SCI eligibility.
· Willingness to submit to a CI polygraph.
Technical Competencies:
○ Advanced knowledge of DoD, National security policies, and standards.
○ Proficient in platforms such as:
○ Microsoft Windows Server
○ Active Directory
○ Red Hat Enterprise Linux
○ Various virtualization technologies and security tools (e.g., SEIMs, ACAS/Nessus).
○ Experience in Patch/Configuration management, DevOps, and Tier 3 support.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
*Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.
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