Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) II

Required: Active, final Secret clearance with immediate eligibility for a favorable T5 investigation; 4-year STEM degree; Active IAT II or IAM II certification; ability to work onsite at NSWC-PD; 3 years of demonstrable information assurance & security experience.

About Us

Constellation West is an award-winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we support multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. We strive to provide fully integrated solutions covering all aspects of system and network engineering, administration, and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, maintaining, and tracking Risk Management Framework (RMF) system security plans, including System Categorization Forms, Platform Information Technology (PIT) Determination Checklists, Assess Only (AO) Determination Checklists, Implementation Plans, System Level Continuous Monitoring (SLCM) Strategies, System Level Policies, Hardware Lists, Software Lists, System Diagrams, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Execute the RMF process to obtain and maintain Interim Authority to Test (IATT), AO approval, Authorization to Operate (ATO), and Denial of Authorization to Operate (DATO).
• Identify and tailor IT and CS security control baselines based on RMF guidelines and categorization of the RMF boundary.
• Perform Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM).
• Perform IT and CS vulnerability-level risk assessments.
• Execute security control testing as required by a risk assessment or annual security review (ASR).
• Mitigate and remediate IT and CS system-level vulnerabilities for all assets within the boundary per STIG requirements.
• Develop and maintain Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Develop and maintain system-level IT and CS policies and procedures for respective RMF boundaries and/or guidance provided by the command ISSMs.
• Implement and assess STIG and SRGs.
• Perform and develop vulnerability assessments using automated tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Check (SCC), and Evaluate STIG.
• Deploy security updates to Information System components.
• Perform routine audits of IT system hardware and software components.
• Maintain inventory of Information System components.
• Participate in IT change control and configuration management processes.
• Upload vulnerability data in Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM).
• Image or re-image assets that are part of the assigned RMF boundary.
• Install software and troubleshoot software issues to support compliance of the RMF boundaries’ assets.
• Assist with removal of SSD, HDD, or other critical components of assets before destruction and removal from the RMF boundary.
• Provide cybersecurity patching of assets in response to DoD and DoN TASKORDs, FRAGORDs, or as designated by Command ISSM, ACIO, and/or Code 104 management.
• Support configuration change documentation and control processes and maintain DOD STIG Compliance.
• Support cyber compliance of assets that are part of an enterprise IT network, including Windows servers and CISCO networking hardware, by assessing vulnerabilities, patching, and meeting STIG requirements.
• Report compliance issues of network hardware to management to avoid operational impact on the network.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Competitive health benefits with employer contributions
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 15 days starting PTO for new hires
• Tuition/CE reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Pre-tax commuter benefit accounts
• STD/LTD/Life Insurance with buyup options
• Veteran hiring preference
• Conversion to an Employee-owned firm (ESOP) in 2025