(9463) ISSE with Security Clearance

IAMUS Consulting is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to perform system and network designs across multiple enclaves with varying data protection and classification requirements. The role involves distributed architectures and cloud-based systems for big data applications, with a hybrid schedule (1–2 days per week in the San Antonio, TX office) and flexibility for schedule changes.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance with federal and DoD policy.
• Thoroughly understand and implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.
• Assess use case and operational risk of integrated open source, GOTS, and COTS software components.
• Use vulnerability management systems, automated security scanning tools, and system accreditation record systems.
• Grasp new concepts, facilitate information exchanges for data gathering, and collaborate with diverse audiences.
• Interpret and apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Follow established processes where applicable; establish and execute defensible processes where none are prescribed.
• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support.
• Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and guide the development team in meeting security posture requirements.
• Support the Government in enforcing the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Apply existing knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Interact effectively with others to complete work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 9+ years of experience as an ISSE with large multi-tiered programs and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR 7 years relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable, RMF preferred).
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP suite of protocols and services, computer architectures, and network topologies.
• Understanding of the underlying framework, control inheritance, and artifact generation utilizing NIST SP 800-53.
• DoD 8140 compliance with IAT Level II (SSCP, Security+, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification).
• Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management systems, mitigation and compliance processes, and reviewing results from automated security scanning tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior hands-on experience navigating workflows, uploading artifacts, managing POA&Ms in eMASS & Xacta or equivalent RMF system of record.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1–2 days per week at the San Antonio, TX office; flexibility to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• CISSP-ISSEP (highly desired)
• BASH
• Kubernetes
• Visio/draw.io
• RHEL
• AWS Cloud