Cybersecurity Systems Security Engineer III - Military veterans preferred

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Cybersecurity System Security Engineer III

The System Security Engineer’s primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs)

supporting SMC and AFSPC acquisition programs. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for

Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities to meet

NIST Cybersecurity requirements for system assessment & authorization.

Performance shall include:

• Lead a team of System Security Engineers and Certification and Accreditation Analysts responsible

for ensuring the customer’s national and international security interests are protected as acquisition

systems are designed and tested

• Chair and or Co-Chair customer and SAP community Cybersecurity working groups, participate in

SSE IPT reviews

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information systems security

program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures

• Provides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security
• Review SSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations
• Develop and provide Cybersecurity risk management recommendations to the customer
• Provide SSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development
• Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan & Cybersecurity Strategy
• Assist with site activation activities and design reviews, to include test & evaluation of systems
• Represent the Government Program Manager in various SSE related working groups, advisory

groups, and advisory council meetings

• Work directly with approval/accreditation authorities to obtain systems’ Authorization to Operate
• Review, prepare, and update AIS accreditation packages
• Perform AIS self-inspections, provide security coordination and review of all system test plans
• Identify AIS vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures
• Represent the customer on various technical review and inspection teams
• Conduct security surveys at subordinate facilities and gather pertinent security documentation for

inclusion into system accreditation packages

• Coordinate, prepare, and track AIS inspections, reports, and responses
• Maintain AIS security records and prepare Co-Utilization Agreements for network nodes operating in

government facilities

• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Ensure AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security

policies and practices

• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
• Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development

of certification and accreditation (C&A) efforts

• Review, track, and conduct AIS training

Experience:

• 12-15 years total related experience, including minimum 8 years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.
• Minimum 4 years of SAP-related experience highly desired.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for

Information Assurance Technician Level 3 and Information Assurance Manager Level 3 within 6

months of the date of hire. CISSP Recommended. Must complete training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM)

Security Clearance:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and

other guiding policy documents

• Full understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Joint SAP Implementation Guide

      (JSIG) processes for system accreditation, along with legacy (DITSCAP, DIACAP) processes

• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous

      DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be

extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

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